A few years ago, ma had a fall and we had to bring her to A&E. It was so overcrowded, it was like a scene from M.A.S.H. Every few hours, a doctor would come to see how she was doing and ask her questions. After many hours, a junior doctor arrived asking the same questions. … Continue reading Off her trolley
Bernie and ma
Off her trolley
A few years ago, ma had a fall and we had to bring her to A&E. It was so overcrowded, it was like a scene from M.A.S.H. Every few hours, a doctor would come to see how she was doing and ask her questions. After many hours, a junior doctor arrived asking the same questions. … Continue reading Off her trolley
Betty white
Im not well, Bernie. I think I'm on my way.Where?My way out.Why are you going out if you're not well, ma?I'm not going out.You just said...You know what I meant.What's wrong with you?I just don't feel myself, maybe I have the covid.You haven't got covid.Maybe I should do an astringent test.Ma, you've done an astrig … Continue reading Betty white
Child of Prague
A few years ago, pre covid ( those were the days) me ma rang me one morning... Bernie, can you ask one of your lads to drop over. I need them to get into the attic for me.What do you want from the attic ma?My child of Prague.For what?Mrs. Byrnes grand daughter is getting married … Continue reading Child of Prague
Soft day, thank god.
My aul one can be so cantankerous, she'd drive you up the swanny .
Outbreak 😭
Maisie is not impressed with the new restrictions in place after the new covid19 outbreaks in the past few days. I'm not staying in again, Bernie. You don't have to stay in, ma. Just don't go out when it's busy. I'll go out when I like. They're only advising you stay in at peak times,ma. … Continue reading Outbreak 😭
Pergovid
Jimmy was doing a bit of work in the garden, so I popped around to Maisie for an hour. Howya, Bernie. How's everyone? All good ma. How's your Jimmy? Still working hard, yeah? He's building a pergola. What's that when it's at home? It's like a pagoda. I didn't know he could bake? What has … Continue reading Pergovid
Maisie
Ma found out that I had the virus, she was livid. I can't believe you didn't tell me. Tell you what? (shite, I knew she'd go mad) You know what. You had the covid and never told me, your own mother. I didn't want to worry you ma. I'm your mother, worrying is what mothers … Continue reading Maisie
Home Alone #AtoZ2020
Maisie receiving visitors on Mothers day while cocooning
End of story #AprilAtoZ
Maisie still blaming me for spreading covid19
Diary of a Dublin Housewife 