IT’S OVER
I will not be taking my grandchildren anymore. I am not sure if it’s my mood or them. Today I took my grandson. We did some shopping and then all he wanted to do was go home to his MOMMY. He hadn’t seen her all week so I understand. BUT we sat in front of the house for at least an hour or more. BORING! I was so fed up. They are just too old to be happy doing the things we use to so that’s it. I’ve had it! I haven’t enjoyed the last few times with each of them so I will tell their parents no more. It will save me time and money. I am not sure what I’ll do instead.
I will leave for Florida earlier than I planned – probably at the beginning of December. There’s no more reason for me to stay.
So I better make supper. More later.
its natural for children to grow and change, as we do too. The key is to adapt and become more flexible….see what works best for the children rather than impose our own choices and issues on them. Sorry to hear you have given up. I could never give up on my grandkids and our relationship changed and grew as they got older too. Its life. hugs P
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I agree with Gypsy Spirit.. I think you should find something different to do with them.. children do change as they grow.. as do we.. They may not appear to appreciate your efforts but I am sure they would miss seeing you..
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I agree with the others…..let them plan the day…ask them where they wanna go….and within reason guide them. My grandparents never took us or did things with us…. u have to admit..I’m jealous!!
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Don’t give up on them. As they grow, they change. I am now attending football games, and I do not like football, but for my grandson I can do this. It will work out, you just have to sometimes do what they would like. Not always easy but definitely worth it. Love,
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yeah don’t they play sports or do music or something? Go see their games or concerts and then treat then to ice cream or something quick, you don’t have to spent the entire day with them.
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it takes adapting to children’s growning needs and wants as they get older. things change and so do they. you just have to find things they will be interested in. last night, i took blake around the neighborhood so he could sell popcorn for his boyscout troop. believe me, it wasn’t something i really wanted to do but it made him happy. and to me that’s all that counts. he loved going to the pool when he was 9, 10, 11 years old. now, not so much. i’m so sorry you’ve given up on your grandchildren. i feel bad for all of you. take care,
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