Vern Versus Grandma In the Battle Over a Chair!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

 

Recently, my mom came to stay for a week and took up residence in our spare bedroom.  Vern and Fudge love their “grandma”. The only problem we seem to have when she is here is that Vern and my mom fight for the same chair in the living room. I have tried telling my 85-year-old mom that it is Vern’s chair, but she just said, “Old trumps dog,” and sat right down.  There she stayed drinking her coffee and reading her book without a care in the world, as Vern circled the chair like a piranha. Sometimes, he and Fudge tag teamed her, but she would not budge. Unfortunately for Vern, my mom can be wily and would start petting Fudge on the top of the head and before you know it, Fudge forgot all about helping Vern.

 

Or was she holding her in place against her will? Look at the grip she has on Fudge’s neck. I think the jury is still out on this one.

 

 

One morning, after she had asked me to top off her coffee for the third time so she did not have to get up, I might have mentioned that this was not IHOP and in fact a self serve establishment.  After that, she started complaining that her leg was going numb from the weight of Vern’s head and could I make him stop staring at her so intensely. It was obvious to everyone, but Vern, that she was not going to share that chair.  She used every excuse in the book…”I’ve lost all feeling in my legs. I’m afraid if I stand up, I might fall.  The doctor said he doesn’t want me to get up from a sitting position too fast.  The long flight has really worn me out.”  Poor Vern did not care. He just wanted his chair.

 

Sure she looks nice in this picture, but I think she just finished telling Vern, “There is not a chance in hell, you are getting this chair while I am here!”

 

 

 

Meanwhile, I knew enough to just bide our time, because all that coffee she drank had to make a reappearance sometime and I know from watching Law and Order that possession is nine-tenths of the law.  She tried to be slick before she excused herself and told Vern as she vacated the chair,  “I’ve got dibs on the chair, Blondie,” but I could just tell Vern was thinking, “Try and move me lady!” after he slithered up in place.

 

 

 

However, she had one more trick up her sleeve. She waited until my DH came home and made sure he could hear her say, “Vern, if you don’t move from that chair, I am going to stay for another week and make you wish you had.” Right after she said that, my DH made Vern get down and made sure he did not get up there again.

 

Looks like she is gloating a little in this picture, doesn't it?

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Laurie I just love your posts.  I know when I see one that I am going to get a chuckle.  Tell Grandma "you go, girl!".

[Melody & Bruin]

THIS is why I love doodlekisses!!!!!  Thanks for the smiles:)

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I really love your Mom.  Most Grandmas would just "cave".  They'd give that chair up to the Dood.  I think it's awesome that your Mom has enough spunk to "fight for the right" to that chair.  Unfortunately (speaking as a Grandma myself) there are times when that bladder just gets the best of us.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Vern certainly knows how to be persistent!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Vern you are such a gentleman to give your chair up to a lady. Just what I would expect from you. And look, even keeping the chair warm for her when she leaves to go to the bathroom. What a polite sweet dog you are. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Brilliant story with great pictures to illustrate it.  Your Mom looks like she got the lions share of chair!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Vern baby go for the chase lounge, if you don't have one, ask mom for one.. You need to be able to stretch out, plus next time your grandma comes you can gloat at her as she sits in that chair and you are all lounged out in a chase!!

[Carol and Banjo]

LOL....Poor Vern......I'm sorry buddy but it looks like the chair fits Grandma better than it fits you.   Maybe it's time your mom got you a bigger chair.   Laurie, you certainly look alot like your Mom!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Vern, I know you can do it! You're persistent. Keep after her. There is other furniture she can use, I'm sure. She could sit on a kitchen chair much more easily than you.

 

PS: My mom is 87 and doesn't fly out to visit any more. I really miss having her here with us. You are lucky Laurie, Fudge and Vern.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I love it! Poor Mom, what goes in must come out but she solved her dilemma quite well I think. Now we know where your quick thinking comes from.