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Conversation with a 98-Year-old Part II

I've made her some yogurt with fruit and her waffle is heating.  I'm making an omelet with ham, tomato and onion and finishing my buttery roasted potatoes from last night's dinner.

GM: I'll have a waffle.
Me: Coming up.  There are no bagels anyway.
GM: Go buy some.
Me: I will when your aid comes.
GM:  I'm not allowed to go in the car with her.
Me:  Don't worry, I'll get it.  (I sit down to eat)
GM: Do you want the paper?
Me: Not yet. (She hands me the paper). Do you need anything from the supermarket?
GM: No, did you make a list?  ( I nod) Read it to me.
Me: Milk, bread, baking powder, mayo, bagels.  We have everything else.
GM: Do we have juice?  I like taking my pills with juice.
Me: We have plenty of juice.
GM: Are you sure?
Me: Yes.
GM: I'll have my aid get some if we don't.
Me: (I get up and pour her some) We have plenty.
GM: OK.  Is there anymore coffee?
Me: No but I can make some.
GM: No I just want to know if there is more. (I get up and see she has half a mug left).
Me:  Do you want me to heat that up?
GM: Why is there more?
Me:  I'm going to make you more
GM:.I don't want any.
Me: OK, can you think of anything you need from the store.
GM: A stamp since there are none in the house
Me: I told you when I go out I'll mail your card.
GM: You don't know where the post office is and you don't have a stamp.  Call your father and ask him where they are.
Me: No it's only 6:45 in California. I'll look it up and buy one.
GM: OK.  Don't forget, it's important.  Did you know it's your aunt's birthday today? I'm going to call her.
ME: OK, let me get you the phone.
GM: Why isn't it here?
Me: I forgot to put it back.
GM: (dials phone) She must be talking to someone else, it's busy.
Me. (starting to do the dishes) Call later.
GM: What's for dinner tonight?
Me: You said Cheryl is bringing us pasta and sauce.
GM: Oh yes, that's right. What's for lunch?  I want a hoagie.
Me:  We have tons of cold cuts here, I can make you one.
GM: Never mind. They put Italian dressing on it, you don't do that.
Me: I will. We have ham, turkey, salami and cheese. That's almost everything that goes on it.
GM: I am sick of cheese.  Do you have lettuce.
Me: Not the kind that goes on a hoagie.
GM:  OK, get me a hoagie.  I'll pay for it.
Me: OK.
GM: And while you're getting it. Don't forget to mail my card. Since you won't look for a stamp.

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