Today at the home, a resident was having difficulty remembering my name. I pointed to my badge hanging around my neck and she said "Lea Volunteer". Yep. Most of the residents think that Volunteer is in fact my last name. I never correct them. Although today, Helen was a bit upset that she couldn't remember my name. I asked her if she had known any other Lea's in her life...nope. Okay. Well, my friend Steph refers to me as "Pixie Lea" as we have a few other Lea's (or Lee's) in our group. I like that name. It does suit me to a T! So I told this to Helen.
When our time was up Helen said "Bye Pixie and Tiddleywinks" - pointing to Roxy the dog! I laughed and laughed. What a great ending to our visit. I'm sure that to Helen Roxy will always be Tiddleywinks now. As for my name? I answer to just about anything!
The other funny story is not at all related to the retirement home, but to my home. My kids in fact. Specifically what makes my son laugh in hysterics! Just about anything to do with stinky smells...like farts, poops, you name it - the stinkier the better and Ben is howling. Me too! I laugh when he laughs - his laugh is so contagious. Just thinking about it is making me laugh.
Keep on laughing and smiling!
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