I was having a cuppa earlier today, while waiting to go to hospital for a procedure. I commented to my BFF who was coming with me that he reminded me of my mum whenever she went to hospital appointments. The way she'd pander about her looks, "Got to look smart!"
This brought me to recall a conversation with her one day. My DC & I had sent her some brushed cotton pyjamas for Christmas. They were a creamy colour with the odd teddybear wearing pyjamas printed onto them.
Mum called to ask if I had kept the receipt?
Not because they didn't fit, not because she'd prefer a nightie, nor because she'd be too hot in them. The reason was...
"What if something happens and I need an ambulance during the night?"
I was totally at a loss. She'd be covered and decent, whatever could be the problem?
"Well," she said. "Whatever will the ambulance men think of a woman my age wearing pyjamas with teddybears on them?"
I mean, honestly, what would they think? 🤣🤣
"They'd think," said I, "that you were at least cosy in your pyjamas!"
But nope, she wasn't having it. So, I got some lovely pyjamas - with teddybears wearing pyjamas on them - and she chose something else!
My auld mother, whatever would they think?! Like they'd even be taking notice of what she wore. Maybe I should have found her some 60s/70s flouncy negligee ensemble complete with a feathery boa in bright orangey-pink! Lol
