Another one joins the flock (Part II)

[Mike85]

In-laws just stopped by. Nice visit. FIL's Parkinson's symptoms weren't as pronounced today.

We discussed various things, including their daughter. OM has been trying to ingratiate himself with them, and they're not buying it (they tolerate him). He had the freaking cajones to tell them at dinner last week that he'd love to have FIL's power tools when FIL & MIL sell their house and move to the assisted living facility. My freaking G_D!!! No wonder my private pet name for him is "asshat."

FIL said that he still reads the note I wrote him in the card I sent him for his 75th bday a few weeks back (MIL said that it makes him cry). FIL said that although no one can replace his departed son, I sure come damned close. I helped him back to the car (didn't have to carry him today...good sign). MIL gave me a bear hug and big kiss.

Little things like that help make the day better.

And hey, wife will be bringing the kids back in about 15 minutes. It just got even better!