[jcommin]

I younger than your dad, I'm 64 yet I'm probably more stubborn than ever. Both of my sons have pointed this out to me and I have made a conscious effort to throttle back my stubbornness. Believe me I need to work on it.

I recall my dad being extremely stubborn at the age I am now. So here is my take on this:

The mind does not age - I'm not at the forgetful stage but I still think I'm capable of doing anything. Mentally maybe, physically no and that is my disconnect. I recently moved and as much as I tried to lift boxes and move furniture, my body wouldn't let me. I think with my dad and myself is was admitting you weren't strong anymore and to refrain from thinking it is a sign of weakness and now having to rely on someone else. That, to me, is the hard part, admitting you need help (it is a pride thing).

Please don't be so hard on your dad. I finally got it. The older I get, I know, I won't be able to do what I use to do. Aging isn't easy and every decade the body declines. It was almost better reasoning with a toddler that my dad. At least I could pick up the toddler.

Just remember: you will get old someday too!