This is my dad in his usual position. Arms and legs crossed--sitting quietly and patiently waiting for whatever is to come next. This is the man who is 90 years old and drove himself most of the way to Dallas (we drove him through to our house) and then all the way home. He'd be embarrassed if he knew I was putting this on here, but since he doesn't ever even look at a computer much less check out anything online, I feel comfortable. I tried desperately to get him to let us drive him back through Dallas to get home. He refused. And there's a point at which you know that you can know longer argue with him. It's not just his age--he's always been that way. Never mean or rude, just a "the conversation is over" tinge to his voice. I wish I had that.
So...he drove. And got lost--three times. Just in Dallas. Took off on Loop 12--which was what he'd been afraid of. Then missed 35 coming back and ended up east of Dallas. Got back on 75 which becomes 45, but stopped too soon. He said he got impatient. Finally got through Dallas on 75 to 45 and didn't stop again until he got home. I felt so sorry for him. It really frustrated him and I think upset him a bit to realize that he just can't do it anymore. But at least he got to realize that without hurting himself or anyone else in the process.
Oh wait...I was supposed to be talking about Thanksgiving, wasn't I? Well, here's the rest....
My three boys. Truly--their faces are windows into their personalities in this picture.
Me and my daddy! I love and admire him so much. I hope that I can be like him when I grow up. :-) Oh--and notice his facial expression, then go back up and look at Chris's facial expression. I really think Chris inherited his Papaw's personality. Can you inherit personality? I don't know--but it's eerie sometimes.
The whole family after devouring the meal. We'd meant to take a picture before, but forgot. Oops. The only one missing is Richard who was the one who remembered to take pictures!
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