Mom & Dad Visit for Christmas
M&D are in town for Christmas. Whenever they visit I get home sick. I don't really think "homesickedness" is based on missing the good old days, but more of, I wish I had more time left. I don't really wish I was younger as much as I just wish I had more time left. No, I'm not dying of some chronic disease, I'm just sad that we've all got a time limit.
One good thing is that my parents seem to be getting younger. I believe the illusion is caused by having a better feel of what being older is like. No one feels their age because all of their being is based on past memories, and, as you get older, the average time placement of the memories gets further away from you current age. My parents probably average out to about my age now (although I average out to about 26).
I noticed my mom seems to have let her "Mom" guard down, talking more as a friend than a mother. I'm not so sure this is a good thing.... although this might not be all due to age, it probably is partly to blame on that fact that my wife & I beg them to move here while my brother makes a big issue when they want to visit. I've got to be the favorite by now!
One good thing is that my parents seem to be getting younger. I believe the illusion is caused by having a better feel of what being older is like. No one feels their age because all of their being is based on past memories, and, as you get older, the average time placement of the memories gets further away from you current age. My parents probably average out to about my age now (although I average out to about 26).
I noticed my mom seems to have let her "Mom" guard down, talking more as a friend than a mother. I'm not so sure this is a good thing.... although this might not be all due to age, it probably is partly to blame on that fact that my wife & I beg them to move here while my brother makes a big issue when they want to visit. I've got to be the favorite by now!