Yesterday I (Lisa) took dad over to his friend Tim Firnstahls house. After loading dad and his chair and all his goods that mom so diligently sent me with in the mini mobile we were off! We got to Tim's and I unloaded dad and all his stuff and Tim said, lets go out to lunch... after discussion we decided the view at the Firnstahls was much nicer so I got dad all settled and headed out to get the boys some sandwiches! Tim had knee surgery a few weeks ago so I was getting a kick out of the two gimps! We decided to have lunch outside since it was close to 60 degrees outside!! The two boys babbled about life and I took some pictures :) It was a great visit and really nice to be outside with such a beautiful view!
So dad and I made our way back to Queen Anne. I called mom to let her know we were on our way since we didn't have a key to their place. She was about a half hour out so I asked dad if he wanted to go on a drive...he said no he wanted to go pick up the key from her. That of course made me think he was eager to get home! So we went and got the key and then were turning into their apartment and dad says "lets go to Safeway and get some apples" he likes to do these fun requests at the last minute! So I said, sure but he was staying in the car and I would just run in... So thats what happened. I was in and out in maybe 6 minutes. To my surprise (or not surprise) when I was coming back down to the car, who was practically running across the parking lot? OH good old Mike Kissler! I said WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!! He said "I just wanted to see if they have those carts you can drive and I was going to meet you up there!" So I laughed at him and told him they only have those at QFC and helped him back to the car (which he left completely unlocked with all the windows and sunroof open) He proceeded to explain to me that all the doctors are saying he is bored and that's why he does these silly things... Hopefully going to Elder place a few times a week and getting out of the apartment will help this! Who knows though...hes always been a bit of a loon! :)
Once we got back to the apartment I got him all settled with something to drink and eat and was going to take a load off for a bit before I had to leave. He wouldn't have it! He asked me to hang a mirror that weighed probably a little less than I do. I asked him if Josh and I could come on Saturday and hang it and he said sure. Then within minutes he was on standing on the couch trying to hang it himself... long story short, I hung the mirror.
Everyday is an adventure with that man, that's for sure! He is cause for a lot of giggles though even though at the time he might be driving us nuts! The newest challenge that he is facing is that he has a hard time turning at all. It used to just be hard turning right but now its both ways which is tough when he decides he wants to walk across the parking lot on his own. He's doing great though and taking it all in stride! I think I'll make some chili and head down for the super bowl tomorrow :) We'll see what stories that brings!
Hope you are all having a great weekend.
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