Late summer nights and forging memories

My son has been taking advantage of the summer nights and being able to stay up late...can't blame him, school is not that far off. But he asks me to stay up also and I still have to get up for work, ...but those times are precious. We talk, watch movies, growl at each other, make goofy faces, chow down and other assorted late night antics. Reminds me of times with my dad and late nights after closing the Hut together. We would grill some steaks and watch Memorable Movie, but mostly talk and see what was happening. Soon after I entered the Air Force and those times were put on hold. I have always enjoyed the relationship with my parents, through the hard times and the good. But my dad and I have been close because of time we worked together. Well...he worked and I helped out...cleaning buildings for extra money, building dune buggies, helping out at the gas station, spending time at the old Harpool offices...just being with my dad I was able to appreciate his work ethic and relationships he had with others. Relationships that I want to reinforce with my kids...and if it means sacrificing some sleep, so be it. It is well worth the effort. Spend time where and when it matters...and if you want share some memories of times with your parents that made your bonds a little closer