We were a typical family for that era. Dad worked, Mom stayed home with the kids.
Dad was born in 1931. He was the third of 7 children, actually 8 but one passed from SIDS. Money was tight back then so he knew hardship. He went to college and became a C.P.A.
He was a hard worker. He never wanted his kids to have to endure life as he did, so he put the extra effort to make that happen. Later he continued his education and became a well respected Attorney and opened his own law practice.
Tom was loved by all. He could light up a room with his smile and he always had a kind word. Family was everything to him and his children were his life. He loved unconditionally and never a day without an "I love you".
Dad passed in 1998 of heart disease and kidney failure.
Mom was born in 1935. She was the oldest of 3 children. She got polio when she was young and at age 12, was is a full body cast for about a year. She had a good childhood, sure there were rough times as there was back then WWll, etc. But together they got through it.
I'm not sure how old they were when they married, but I know Mom was 27 when she had me.
She was a good Mom, excited to have a baby that she could cuddle and snuggle, and having to realize that I only liked cuddling with Grandpa. (yes, I was quite the little shit).
She stayed home and ran the household, had dinner on the table between 5:00 and 5:30 every night. She had Tupperware parties, threw baby showers and took turns with the neighbors babysitting us kids.
Later she would go on to be a Secretary at Dad's law firm.
Mom was a kind , smart and beautiful woman. Maybe not as giving as Dad but she did her best to help out when she could. She gave big hugs and kisses, doted over us when we were sick, and played with us often. She also loved her family unconditionally.
Mom passed in 1994 due to Cancer.
I couldn't have asked for better parents and they stay alive and loved in my heart.
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