Toys

The Bounce Castle is Grandma's Folly as it is the most impractical item I could add to my backyard. I am not adhering to my policy to simplify my life by not purchasing new items and especially new items that need care. This castle cannot be left outside so after each use it needs to be deflated and stored. This would be fine except for the fact that I cannot carry it by myself and it is not small enough to put in any area smaller in size than a large SUV trunk.

But Lucas does like it which is all that really matters. Somehow the photo of Lucas and his found driftwood gun popped up on this blog. We do not talk about guns, look at guns or have any guns around anywhere. However this two year old picked up the piece of driftwood, gripped it like a gun and then shouted, "Bang, bang!" We can only blame daycare because it appears the NRA has a future member.

This week the sprinkler system is ready to go, the menu for Memorial Day is out, and my mom's checks went to the bank as usual. She suggested Monday that she just pay me the rent she now pays for her apartment and then move in with me. I assured her that she needed to be in her apartment near other people her age so that she can enjoy pinochle, bridge and bingo. She has stopped walking to any stores, the bank or her beauty shop but she still gets herself to church every Sunday.

I've been spending an unusual amount of time in the presence of other senior citizens this past week. Anna Marie cites a study that suggests that younger people who hang out with older folks tend to take on those characteristics so that the younger folks walk more slowly, bend over and shuffle after spending time with older seniors. I've got to change my ways while I can still sort of walk quickly and stand up straight.