Sunday, December 18, 2011

I feel like I have been in NJ longer than a week!  Once I got out of jail for ferrying AMMUNITION (forget the guns) I have since:

Helped unpack, organize, shop, cook, clean, rake, brush dogs, do laundry, had cocktails in The CITY, been to Morristown Memorial Hospital, applied for jobs in Manhattan, enjoyed an overnighter (and played the drinking game Kings) with the female Davie’s and entourage, begged my way through two tolls (had no cash), been to Home Depot five times, liquor store six, and tonight we go ballroom dancing.

While visiting Morristown Memorial we learned the baby, Devyn Rose, is breech and likely will remain that way so a C-Section was scheduled for 12/28.  Sister not happy at all.  Big sister not helpful at all.

Back in October I mentioned to my sister that I thought moving at 8.5 months pregnant AND having her family to town for the holidays was a bit much.  I think she’s between the MU and the CH right now (still the folks come next week.)  And then she has me bugging her about what I can do for her, spending her $, organizing “differently” and generally getting in her way.  Note to self….and, nevertheless, onward.

Today I learned the difference between the PATH and NJ Transit and that they differ in price by $9, where to find parking for the train (most places you need a permit), that coconut bread is DIVINE, that route 21 South to I-78 West has NO tolls, and that the Philadelphia Eagles are the only NFL team with a jail in their stadium (Jets/Eagles today).  I can’t wait to see what I learn at dancing tonight.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Tomorrow is a big day!  Daddy has his three-hour appointment with the Low Vision Center.  We are anxious to see what is available to help him better see.  He can only see with his periphery vision and needs lots of light.  Last time we visited his eye doctor and he got his eyes dilated – he could actually see better!  I worried that dad would be buying black market eye dilator drops but it seems those may be available over the counter and there are better tools at the LVC.  As long as we can attach a helmet to his head as well, we’re good.

Tomorrow I also load up my car for the 2-3 day trek to New Jersey to be with my sister.  She and her husband are moving from Kenilworth to Berkeley Heights on Saturday.  And then any day they are expecting their baby daughter, Devyn Rose.  This is ONE great perk of my being basically unemployed.  I can go and stay for as long as they want me.

I’m hoping I get there safe.  Dad has gifted my brother-in-law a few of his guns.  They haven’t been able to get it together enough to get them shipped according to the Alcohol, Drug and Firearm folks so I get to ferry them!  I feel like a mule.  I’m pretty sure what I am doing is not exactly legal and fear one of my “vacation” sites will be the interior of a jail cell somewhere off I-80 East.

Friday, December 02, 2011

My folks are gone for the weekend.  I am not having a kegger.  I am not having a sleep over.  I am not sneaking boys over.  I feel damn old.

My mom came to me bawling the other day.  I mean, not making sense- rattled-confused and PISSED bawling over the computer, Internet, online banking and telephone customer no-service.  She felt small, insignificant, dumb and old.

PEOPLE:

My folks WANT to be internet/computer savvy – make it easy for them!

My folks are NOT STUPID – they can follow directions so please give them the CORRECT directions.

My folks are NAÏVE – please refrain from using jargon, acronyms and computer speak.

My folks are ADULTS– condescension is not appreciated.

My folks cannot HEAR – yelling may be required and do it with a nice tone.

Further, Children like me will be MY FOLKS one day.  WE will not stand for this shit.