HooRah. Can't take the military out of the man, can we, Mari. I am sorry . My dad is getting too old to hang on to the teeniest details of control anymore. It is actually a blessing. He's still a control freak, he just can't do anything about it. Maybe your dad will get to the point where he just can't do it any more either?

I REALLY like how you have resolved to endure this visit. It sounds very realistic and very adult.

You are amazing.