Grandma's house

[Janet]

I don't know how you did all that Judy. I would have been so exhausted just to think about doing it. I see this on my bus all the time, that two girls will get along just fine....for the most part, but bring that 3rd one in and it's always a disaster.

By the time I have grandchildren, I'll probably be way too old to participate much in their lives. I wanted to be able to babysit, but I don't know if that will happen.

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by Janet

I don't know how you did all that Judy. I would have been so exhausted just to think about doing it. I see this on my bus all the time, that two girls will get along just fine....for the most part, but bring that 3rd one in and it's always a disaster.

By the time I have grandchildren, I'll probably be way too old to participate much in their lives. I wanted to be able to babysit, but I don't know if that will happen.

Now, Janet, you are not that old, girl. I'm just afraid that our daughters or son-in-laws will be so particular that they won't let the children stay because we have dogs in our house or don't drive safely or something. I'm determined not to be too old, and I'm older than you!!

By the way, Judy, sooooo glad that you had such a wonderful time. Hope you can do it again very soon!!!!

[judy]

You'll be babysitting Janet! I don't do it more than once a month. It's easier to go there. When I have had it, I go home.

Marilyn - your fears are realistic. I find the best way to handle it is to not do anything my daughter and SIL don't want me to (as far as they'll ever find out).
And, NEVER trust the children not to rat you out! They can't wait to go home and tell Mommy what Grandma Judy did. And they love me a lot too!

The good thing is that the older I get, the more oblivious I can choose to be to all of their undercurrents. I just have so much fun with each of them, and then take a nap when they go home.

The funniest thing is to watch my daughter and SIL when they drop them off. I'm surprised they don't just slow the car down and let the kids jump out. This time, my SIL brought their stuff in and said to Jessie, "Alright, let's go." If they stayed 45 seconds, it was a long time.

[DianaB]

It sounds like you had a great time with your grandchildren!! I just love having the kids over and doing that kind of stuff because I want the kids to have good memories of being at Grandma's house. I"m sure that you made some good memories with your grandkids.

[donna1990]

Sounds like fun but-----what a handful. You are a great Grandmother.