Category Archives: looking after Mum

The chicken worked (!) Tuesday

Posted on February 15, 2024 by thepogblog

You might not believe this, but…we had a huge success on Tuesday this week. Whilst shuffling around Tesco, I did my chicken impression for Mum accompanied by the usual ‘what am I?’ question and Mum shouted (while laughing) ‘Chicken!  Stop!’  … Continue reading →

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Double confusion Tuesday

Posted on February 1, 2024 by thepogblog

What do you do when you are just getting the hang of managing your Mum that you (lovingly) describe as ‘mad as a box of frogs’ to anyone asking how she is?  Well, you go to Tesco for a bit … Continue reading →

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Parental daftness Tuesday

Posted on January 25, 2024 by thepogblog

Tuesday this week was a little different in that my parents seem to have taken over in the daftness stakes and these were things that needed to be addressed… Mum and I went to Tesco. Mum had a panic that … Continue reading →

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Wooden Spoon Tuesday

Posted on January 16, 2024 by thepogblog

It’s Tuesday.  And my car didn’t even turn over when I tried to leave for Mum and Dads this morning when it was -5.  Mr R did magic with jump leads though and luckily (for this set of circumstances) it’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday and my super trouper, dancing queen

Posted on January 9, 2024 by thepogblog

Today’s Tuesday started with a trip to Tesco.  For those who have ventured here with Mum before it can be a rocky experience and few leave unscathed… …However, it turns out giving Mum full control of the trolley and giving … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays

Posted on January 2, 2024 by thepogblog

Tuesdays can go either way. Tuesdays are the day I go and see my parents and how they go depends a lot on Mums frame of mind.  And Mums frame of mind can change in a matter of minutes Dad … Continue reading →

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How old?

Posted on April 18, 2023 by thepogblog

I went to see Mum and Dad today. I took Mum to the garden centre and on the way – I don’t remember why – she asked how old she is.  I am utterly rubbish when it comes to peoples … Continue reading →

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Feeling (very, very) guilty

Posted on April 6, 2022 by thepogblog

So, having Covid is a bit rubbish. Managing to possibly give it to both your parents doesn’t come close.  I mean, we don’t 100% know that it was down to me, but I looked after Mum on the Monday – … Continue reading →

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Fun and games with Pop up Sue

Posted on March 1, 2022 by thepogblog

I started writing this sitting at the back of a village hall watching twenty older people taking parts in an Age Uk strength and mobility class.  That particular class was focussed on strength and coordination; watching Mum was like watching … Continue reading →

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Well, good morning Mr Blackbird!

Posted on January 26, 2022 by thepogblog

‘Why are you out here gardening on your own, Mum?’ ‘I thought I’d get started.  I’ve only fallen over once.’ It’s a freezing cold morning, full of grey dampness. Mum already has dirty trousers from falling over, and looks like … Continue reading →

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