Heh, heh! The one thing I'm assured of when visiting Mom is Manhattans will be drunk. Generally that's the first thing she asks after kisses and hugs is 'Anyone want a drink?'
At some point during each visit she coyly asks if I'll run to the liquor store for her. The shopping list is very...
My Mom, who lives alone, fell and broke her ankle about 4 years ago, fortunately while my SIL was visiting. She finally accepted it was time to move into an apartment with some daily care, which was a major change from her large house, but she adapted well at first.
Covid made things a little...