What I learned: I just spent three days with my adult kids on a road trip.
I have a daughter, 32, and a son, 24. Different moms, same dad (me).
They're nice to me and indulge me when I tell old stories. Three days straight on the road. They are close, too.
It might not seem like such a big deal at first. But, I am getting older and my only sibling died recently, and my wife is very understanding so we made a roadie just for the hell of it. What do you learn?
I learned how good they are and how much they care. Reliving old stuff and having fun for the sake of having fun. Having roadside food and having them drive for you.
Because, they can. And, you taught them how.
I am the luckiest man in the world.
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One of my kids now makes more than I do, the other is still in college. Though I am getting to see my granddaughters this week. 
And now you want to be with them, and they want to be with you. What more could a family want? 
just because I love your story... 
Sweet story. Good job! I cannot wait until my kids take over driving
mine are younger - 9 and 5. I try to get them to walk the dogs with me occasionally too. There's no one else around so they'll talk to me. We talk about school, their favorite toys, what's new on their latest video games - anything to keep those lines of communication open. I'm glad you had a good time
Thank you for raising loving, caring people. There aren't enough of them in this world.
Diane
Anishinaabe in MI & mom to Leo, Taz & Nigel, members of Dogs Against Romney, Cat Division
"Mitt is Mean--HISS!”
