Creatures of habit

Funny how the human is a creature of habit. Even in the middle of disease, we still cling to our routines. Maybe even more so.

We have been snowed in with very inclement weather for well over a week. I called today to check in on my parents and make sure they were okay. There had been reporting a of power outages in their area so I wanted to make sure they were doing okay. Not to mention that they eat out and don’t cook. I was worried that if they couldn’t get out they were struggling.

Nothing to worry about it seems but my Dad told me my Mom has been, and I quote, “hell on wheels” for the past seven days. Which just so happens to coincide with the amount of days we have been under severe winter storms. My Dadand I concluded that it was because she doesn’t like being stuck in the house and is expressing it the only way she can- being a brat. Think of a three year old being denied their favorite treat and the tantrum that ensues…..that has been my mom for the past few days.

Creatures of habit. She was used to by Dad taking her out everyday for a drive. Even if she doesn’t “remember” the routine she still feels it and knows something isn’t happening the way she wants it to. It’s kind of fascinating really.

So, do something for me and pray for better weather. Both my parents could use it.