It’s usually just one weekend per month that Nicole has to work. Chad usually works four days a week (off Friday – Sunday) but since probably September, he’s been working five days a week. Addie will usually come to our house on weekends if she doesn’t have something else going on but . . the weekends her mom works, she wants to stay home and do things with her dad. I know that Chad also looks forward to having three days of being able to get things done that he needs to get done around the house. it’s rare, even in the summer, for him to get home from work before dark.
One of the things Chad and Addie always do on Saturday when Nicole is working is they go to a local diner and have breakfast. This morning they took the old truck out and when they were finished eating, they drove around town, including a trip; to the park. Chad sent me about 50 pictures.
They look like they’re having fun together! These kinds of pictures make my heart happy!
I hope that old truck is feeling the love. Those three definitely love it! My grandparents lived a comfortable life but never had anything that was terribly valuable (as far as money value goes) but I can’t think of anything they would have left that would be more appreciated, especially by Chad, Nicole and Addie, than that old truck. Addie is already talking about when her daddy gets old and she gets the truck to keep at her house!
My uncle knows how much Chad is appreciating that gift. I just wish I could see the smile on my grandpa’s face if he knew how much they’re loving it.
Tricia says
I am so impressed with the kind of Dad that Chad is. Not all little girls have such a special relationship with their Dad. I kinda hope that he has a son, too, so that he can teach the next generation of men how to be amazing Dads, too!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
As much as I’d like another grandbaby, I don’t see that happening but you’re right, a son would be great. I do feel really bad for the kids who don’t have great parents. I think that’s a whole lot of the problem with the world today but . . what do I know? 🙂
Donna in KS says
A lot!!
Donna in KS says
Oh, and BTW, we got a new baby girl last night! And named after one of my beloved late sisters. She has wonderful parents and sets of grandparents, too…if I do say so myself!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
She is very blessed to have been born into your family. Congratulations on the new baby.
Teri says
She is growing up so fast! She looks so much like Nicole. Such a happy photo:)
judy.blog@gmail.com says
She is and she does. I keep comparing and seeing if I can see any of Chad in that face and I don’t but there’s plenty of Chad in the attitude. Nicole is sweet and kind. Chad is “my way or the highway” and I see some of that in Addie. Also, Chad has to have the last word and so does Addie.
Nelle Coursey says
You know he is smiling down on them from Heaven! I know he is happy that someone got the truck that loves it as much as he and your uncle did. I am so glad Addie likes it too. You know this is going to make her a lot more popular with the boys when she gets old enough to drive! Also, that old truck will be much safer for her to drive than any of the new cars around!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I don’t know so much about safe. It has no tail lights or brake lights, no turn signals. Plus, no heat, no a/c, no radio. It’s cool to be seen in but I don’t know that she’ll want to drive it much. It has a starter on the floor and a standard transmission (on the column). Nicole still hasn’t tried driving it. No power steering or brakes, roll up windows. It’s definitely an OLD vehicle.
Nelle Coursey says
If the car did not originally have items like turn signals or seat belts, you don’t have to have them. You can get it classified as a “Classic Car”. These older cars are a lot easier to work on and the taillights are probably just a burned-out bulb or some minor wiring issue. As far as signals, they will just have to learn the hand signals and when to use them. Straight up is a right turn, straight out is a left turn, and when the arm is down that means they are slowing down. As far as the starter in the floor, the car I learned to drive in had the starter in the floor also. You had the brake, clutch, accelerator and starter all on the floor. You just have to learn to put your left foot on the brake, clutch and the right foot on the accelerator and starter at the same time. Yes, it is hard to do, and I can still hear my big brother telling me “Damnit Shorty, don’t pop the clutch!!” I would do that and then it would die. I remember crying lots of the time!! But I figured it out. I bet if she learns, she will be the only girl there that can do it and I bet none of the boys know how to drive a standard like that.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
Every state is different. Chad was able to get it inspected but that doesn’t mean it’s safe for a young driver to be driving without turn signals, brake lights or tail lights. I understand and I know how to drive it and I know the hand turn signals but, for safety reasons, a young driver (or an old granny) trying to get a window down, stick your arm out the window and turn a truck with no power steering — wouldn’t happen if it were up to me.
Nelle Coursey says
I certainly would not be wanting to do it either. And yes, she needs to be a lot older before she learns to drive it. I had no trouble with the old cars without power steering, but when the power steering went out of my 1964 Impala, it was very had to drive! In fact, I couldn’t control it. LOL
Karen says
In my ‘single mom’ days my dad would pick the kids up Saturday mornings and the three of them would go out for breakfast. That went on for years – even after Bob & I got married. They all looked forward to Saturdays.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I can only imagine how much your kids and your dad loves those breakfasts and what great memories for your kids.