I don’t have work today. My grandparents want to take my family out for breakfast this morning. Which sounds really sweet of them, and it is. However, the logistics are somewhat of a nightmare. They live in an assisted living home and can’t drive (my grandpa turned 88 a couple weeks ago, grandma is 87.) Grandpa has Parkinsons and is in a wheelchair most of the time (he can kind of walk with a walker but he falls a lot) and Grandma has Alzheimers and is like a spirited 3 year old most of the time. I also don’t own a vehicle that will hold 7 people AND my grandpa can get into (my minivan is out of the question, so is my parent’s SUV.) Which means I have to take my kids in the minivan to the restaurant, leave them, go to work where the car is that my grandfather can “easily” get in and out of, go pick up my grandparents, go back to the restaurant. Eat. And then do the whole thing in reverese. That’s a lot of work for some scrabbled eggs and toast!
It will be extra tricky because they don’t have a special gluten-free menu (most restaurants don’t, but I always call and ask ahead of time just in case. Maybe someday all restaurants will be more friendly to people with food allergies.) So I’m going to have to be really careful with what Sean gets. And he’s going to want waffles or pancakes, which he totally can’t have. I have to make sure the eggs aren’t made with milk (which he’s also allergic too) and he can’t have sausage (it usually has wheat fillers.) So basically he can have a couple of scrambled eggs and bacon. And fruit, but he’s not really into fruit. He’s 7. Even the simple things in life, like dining out, are a challenge for us.
As for the rest of the day, there is much lounging and loafing planned. Yep, a do-nothing day. Totally looking forward to it. A do-nothing day is rare and I plan to make the most of it. I may even take a nap! Ah, the luxury!!
Have a fun and safe Labor Day everyone!!
Posted on September 7th, 2009 by firefly
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wow…sorry you have to go through all of that for a breakfast out! You are a saint! Hope it went/goes well…and the rest of your day, too! Happy Labor Day!
Even though it’s a ton of work I bet your grandparents really appreciate it. Enjoy the “do nothing” day
Boy, what an ordeal for breakfast! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the day. Afternoon naps can be so satisfying. I did that a few times while away on our holiday and it felt great to relax and be lazy for a bit.