[Guenevere]

#85...Jane, we drop by and chat all the time!...

I was just there Wednesday (we left Thursday afternoon)...

..hubby was there Thursday after work....

..and daughter & her hubby took mom & dad out to dinner last night!....

I guess I'm not sure what you're saying.....

...but they get visits and attention.

[Miss Marple]

Oh, I am sorry, I am not making myself clear.

When your parents were younger...say 20 years ago...were they in the habit of calling you and asking you to drop by for a visit?

I am not talking about YOUR efforts, but rather THEIR reaching out 20 years ago.

If they didn't do it then, your dad may feel like he has to make up reasons to ask for a visit now.

Plus, he may be running his own pity party because his life isn't what it was.

I KNOW how much you do for your folks, and would never dream of saying YOU don't do enough!!

[lysie]

I think they know what buttons to push and may enjoy doing it. At least, that is what Sarah tells me.

Good night. I'm beat.