There ain’t nothing like a bacon-egg-n-cheese biscuit meal from McDonalds. With coffee. I know loving it is wrong, but I don’t wanna be right. Let’s talk grease. Lovely, salty goodness. And I have to say, their coffee ain’t bad, either.
Work is, so far, pretty quiet. Of course, the Q word is not allowed to be uttered in this room. If it is, then something awful happens and it’s suddenly very Not Quiet. And if you’re the one who said it, it’s all your fault. So I’m not gonna say it. I’ll just write it. Don’t tell.
I received a call yesterday from one of Mom’s angels. Mariko says he doesn’t like fanfare, so let’s just call him J. J gave my mother information, something she’s finding very little of elsewhere lately. I couldn’t tell him enough how much we appreciated someone who took an interest in her. I think I embarrassed him a little. But really, things like that mean the world when you feel like hell and there’s little relief to be found. Mom’s still feeling poorly and tired and shaky, and now they’re second-guessing her hyper-thyroid diagnosis. IT’S SO FRUSTRATING. And that’s how *I* feel. Can’t even imagine how she feels.
Anyway. Thank you, J. Thank you, Mariko.
(I know you shouldn’t tease an angel, but did you know Mariko is scared of Santa? Go see her insane brother for the funniest proof ever (scroll down to the 20th). I’m going home to see the little mama for my weekend, and I’ll take Mariko out for coffee to make up for this. But I had to. It’s the cutest.)
P.S. It’s not quiet anymore. My bad.
I am sorry little mama isn’t feeling better. Do they expect immediate relief after the radioactive iodine? I know others have mentioned it but has your mom considered alternative medicine? A more holistic approach?
Love the picture of Mariko. We have one of my brothers and I, with my sister nowhere to be found…she underneath Santa’s chair. Oh, and of course, we are all in our purple snokels. 🙂
Enjoy your weekend with your little mama.
Thank you so much for the bday greetings you posted on my site! I love the link to the Santa pic — so funny!
She’s hyperthyroid? A few years ago, my gland went supernova–subacute thyroiditis–jitters, hunger like you wouldn’t believe, psycho emotional symptoms. Told to wait it out, acupuncture helped, yoga helped, but it sucks, way bad. Ate a lot of burgers and shakes–and I still lost weight. Other hyperthyroid conditions can be treated. Hope your mum’s feeling better. It’s amazing how troublesome that little bow-tie shaped organ can be.
I just showed Peter the Santa photo, and first he said, “That Santa looks totally wasted,” and then he said, “You were a problem even then.” Hee hee hee.
OK, I’ll admit this: I love the egg burger at McDonalds. I often try to leave my house early in the mornings so I can get one before work. Now don’t ever mention this again…
(The photo of Mariko vs. Santa! Ha!)
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog lately, but this is the first time I’ve commented. I felt I must as I too love McDonalds’ breakfast biscuit meals (but I think coffee varies between individual McDonalds locations).
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I’ve instructed the hounds to dedicate all this week’s butt wagging in the direction of your little mama. Those tiny butts work wonders.
Oh…and I suspect Mariko’s gonna get you back BAD, baby!
I saw the picture! It’s too cute! I haven’t had a McDonald’s breakfast in ages. People who truly appreciate bacon are the types who throw caution to the wind. 🙂 Glad to hear your Mom’s getting some good info. My mom’s had similar issues getting a legit diagnosis so I can relate. Best wishes to you and your Mom! (I got a good start on the Noro mitts this weekend. I’ll let you know when I get some pics up.)
I’m also sending major feel-good wishes out to the little mama. It seems as though you’ve got a good fighting team put together, now, and now everything will work out for the best.
I am completely addicted (or was, anyway) to these egg & cheese sandwiches that the neighborhood deli whips up. On a kaiser roll. So good, I’d often have two. YUM.
The q word? QUAKE? QUARK? QUEEN? QUESTION? teasing angels will get you, dearest 😉 and your little dog, too. Will continue to knit and pray kiwi little mama prayers….