So my dad is getting old, it kinda blows.....

[AutoRoc]

"It will all be over soon"...that's the gloomy or sunny outlook that you can have about it. A weekly chore list is a great idea, tell them to add to the list all week so you can knock it out in a day. . You can also prepare for it if you discuss it a few days in advance. Ask, "what do you have lined up for me this week?" A few days ahead.

Im 34 and still help my dad with stuff. It will get harder as time goes on because he has 10 acres of land that he plays with. He battles trees with a chainsaw in a personal way. It him vs. Trees every weekend. Keeps him active and he loves it.

Hang in there, MAN! You sound like a good son.

 

[standy]

I wish I had a better reply for ya, but I can say that I spent as much time as I could with my dad in his last few years, and it wasn't nearly enough. That's why I'm 37 years old and living in the same house with my mom.

 

[sardeanie]

Getting old sucks but it's better than the alternative. . Most people wish they had more time. I'm trying to enjoy my folks as much as I can, regardless of their quirks. God knows they have cut me some slack over the years!

 

[loosenut]

All I can say is enjoy the time while you can. I lost my Dad at 6 years old, He was 39. I lost my Mom in May '15, She was 68. I would give anything to spend more time with either of them.

 

[Krazybones]

Short and sweet...
As much as it can be a pain....

PLEASE, spend as much time with him as possible. He wants to see you and it sounds like he is totally with it just not physically like he used to be.

Could be the other way around where you don't have him, or almost as bad where he is there physically, but not mentally!

 

[grr456]

Short and sweet...
As much as it can be a pain....

Yeah, and my son Matt never calls or comes over anymore. He never even "E" mails me anymore!

 

[4Gas$]

Yeah, and my son Matt never calls or comes over anymore. He never even "E" mails me anymore!

Let him know you're going over your Will this weekend &
you're thinking about maybe making a few changes :lol:

 

[lethalss]

My dad died at 55 when I was 28, I wish he was still around! My moms getting older but she's generally doing well, I try to give her as much time as I can, its hard with a 4yr old lol. So yeah, spend time with him man, you're lucky he's around IMO.

 

[Krazybones]

Yeah, and my son Matt never calls or comes over anymore. He never even "E" mails me anymore!

He has been calling your "Cell" phone. He also wanted you to know he is working 12 hours now on Afternoons (2:30 to 3am'ish)

 

[Swifster]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etundhQa724

This is the circle of life. My Dad is 85 and my Mom is 77. I'm EXTREMELY lucky to have both of my parents. Many of the people I grew up with have lost both of their parents. At this point in their lives, and mine, it's all about time. My nephew is only 7 and this will keep my parents in Michigan for at least another 6 or 7 years. I talk to my Mom 4 to 6 times a week. I'm worried about getting that call that one of them has passed. I'm heading home over Memorial weekend to see them and some friends. I'll be up for a class reunion in October and a hotel isn't an option. Being at the house is my time to be with my parents.

I'm not trying to paint you as selfish, but we all only have so much time. We only have one family. I don't have an easy answer for you. Many make Sunday a family day with both families. BBQ and shot the shit. Put the pedal to the metal Monday thru Saturday.