If my Dad is not talking, he is either sleeping or watching TV. He talks a lot. I never knew so much till my Mother passed away and I spent more time with my Father. I vaguely remember as a kid my Mother telling him, before guests would arrive, not to be talking so much. She was somewhat quiet or at least wasn't bothered by silence. My Father, on the other hand, cannot sit down at the table before a meal, for instance, without telling a long story. I told him once that he ate too slow and he replied that he liked to have a conversation while eating. I wanted to tell him it is not a conversation when you're the only one talking. I feel ashamed when I get annoyed. I should be more grateful to still have my soon to be 98 year old Father with me. He's a kind, patient, good natured, and generous Father. But my eyes start to roll back in my head, much like they did during school lectures or now at long sermons, when he starts talking.Monday, January 02, 2012
When He's Not Talking
If my Dad is not talking, he is either sleeping or watching TV. He talks a lot. I never knew so much till my Mother passed away and I spent more time with my Father. I vaguely remember as a kid my Mother telling him, before guests would arrive, not to be talking so much. She was somewhat quiet or at least wasn't bothered by silence. My Father, on the other hand, cannot sit down at the table before a meal, for instance, without telling a long story. I told him once that he ate too slow and he replied that he liked to have a conversation while eating. I wanted to tell him it is not a conversation when you're the only one talking. I feel ashamed when I get annoyed. I should be more grateful to still have my soon to be 98 year old Father with me. He's a kind, patient, good natured, and generous Father. But my eyes start to roll back in my head, much like they did during school lectures or now at long sermons, when he starts talking.
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I read your comments with interest and envy. How I would have loved to have had a parent who would actually tell us kids what was going on. Everything in their mundane lives was such a secret. Now they are both gone, at a time when I would love to be able to question them for about 10 hours non stop. But, I do sympathize with you, Man. With your Dad,you have a case of TOO much. If he's gonna talk anyway, maybe ask him questions, and re-direct him to things you would like to find out about from long ago. And, from my objective point of view, you, my friend, are a good son.
Howard in CT
My own parents aren't as old as your dad and I know I get annoyed with them (I try to not show it) so you definitely have my sympathy. Still..to echo Howard's sentiment: You are a Good Son.
Behr Hugs!
Treasure that time with him, dear friend. You won't be sorry. It's a great connection to who YOU are. Seriously.
I know what you mean, but I smile and nod anyway and as long as my father is happy while he is still around, then all is well in the world.
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