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I am with the doggies! sam 
posted by
sam444
on September 12, 2012 at 2:04 PM
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Re: Know what you mean...
Too much of the chemicals on those sani-wipes is not good either, food4thought. I understand her fear if she had such a hard time keeping the baby. Still, when pumped full of medication at every little sign of illness, I can't understand how a child can buld up immunity to the germs he'll encounter once he's older and out in the real world. It's what could be called too much of a good thing.
posted by
adnohr
on August 20, 2012 at 1:26 AM
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Thanks for the vote of confidence, FSI!
I talked to the DIL today, it seems the colds are worse than when they left here. She has been doctoring them with tylenol and pumps.
posted by
adnohr
on August 20, 2012 at 1:21 AM
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Know what you mean...
Our DIL chases the little guy around with sani-wipes at the ready should he touch the ground, or a shoe, or, well, just about anything. While I think it's obsessive, I'm not going to say anything, its not my child. But when Gramp, Gram and son are in charge, things are a little more lax.
I can understand her concern, after all, Gram didn't miscarry like DIL did. She took it very hard. But with Grandkid at 18 mo and she's due again in December, it's going to get interesting. I just hope she learns to ease up and not become a bundle of nerves. Time will tell.
posted by
food4thought
on August 19, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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The "old fart" is great as a parent, I say.
...I hope those summer colds pass on by quickly.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 19, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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Re: Re: Re: keep your guard up lovey. Those issues should be talked out by the parents
Hmm - yes. And my ex-DIL tells me today her Mom is thinking of quitting her job and babysitting the boys from her (the ex's) house. My ex-DIL doesn't sound like she's too keen about that either. When I asked about 'the look' yesterday, she had a lapse of memory. 
AH well - either way, the boys are definitely have many people looking out for them!
posted by
adnohr
on August 19, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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Re: Re: keep your guard up lovey. Those issues should be talked out by the parents
I think that is a terrible cheek of the other Grandmother. I never dreamt of interfering when the other grandparents had "my babies" for they were theirs as well. Martins kids have always spent hot summer days with Donalee's parents who have a pool and who used to swim with them even when they were tiny. I may have felt a tad alarmed but certainly kept my nose out of their time share.
posted by
Kabu
on August 19, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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You're right, C.C.
The children today are being cheated, discovery and fun limited by parents who use TV, computers or video games as an easy way of keeping the kids quiet. My son thinks like I do, so that makes it easier here.
posted by
adnohr
on August 19, 2012 at 4:29 AM
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That is what the gates were for, TAPS.
I'll adopt you anytime, and would love if even one of my rug rats grew up to be like you!!xxx
posted by
adnohr
on August 19, 2012 at 4:21 AM
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Well it the old-fashioned way of looking after children adhnor we all seem to have thrived on it, half the children today hardly ever go outside,
posted by
C_C_T
on August 18, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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It's likely the gates were up to convenience her and make her watching him easier. When I was little, I would have loved to have you for a grandma and to spend lots of time with you. We had lots of freedom when I was little, to roam, to explore, to climb, and look how I turned out. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on August 18, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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Thank you, Wiley, and you are right for some kids
My own are not like that fortunately - they care, and will go the extra mile to help someone out. I can see my son is attempting to show his boys that too - here we don't do everything for them, as they been used to getting. They are learning to do things for themselves...and how to help around the house too. They balk sometimes, but I think they are beginning to enjoy the independence of it.
posted by
adnohr
on August 18, 2012 at 7:58 PM
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Re: keep your guard up lovey. Those issues should be talked out by the parents
It did cross my mind that when she left the boys here for her 'sortie' it was like free babysitting...and not having to struggle out of bed at 5:30 AM after coming in late. Her mother wanted to see where the boys slept, was really worried about the absence of security gates for the youngest. At his mom's place he is contained in 2 rooms by such gates - not allowed in the kitchen or upstairs , even if his older brothers are there. Little does she know that when I was babysitting there I never put those gates up until just before she got home.
posted by
adnohr
on August 18, 2012 at 7:36 PM
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adnohr
You're a fine mom, gramma and person. My observation is, speaking of that situation that you are in, remember that this generation, our kids don't have a whole lot of gratefulness in 'em, for anything except their own personal freedom and lives. Don't you forget it girl, God don't make no junk and you're the best of people.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 18, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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Pat_B
I never thought of that for some reason. It's quite possible. Shes leery of everything, one of the reasons that my DIL wouldn't let anyone but family babysit the kids, even for a couple of hours out with my son. It limited their time together; al of us have our lives going on too. If she said anythng in the car, and knowing her she probably did, Nalou will probably tell me about it. He's at that age, LOL!
posted by
adnohr
on August 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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keep your guard up lovey. Those issues should be talked out by the parents
not aimed at you. it is convenient for you to do the hard work all week while she goes off to work and then parties for her B' day. just stay wary
posted by
Kabu
on August 18, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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Oh, oh! The look! I believe the situation isn't memere vs mommy,
but granny 2 vs everything. But if she loves those rug rats, she'll be wise enough to keep her opinions to herself when they're around - And if she brought up a daughter you like so much, she's got to have some wisdom. Lucky little guys to have so many caring grownups in their corner. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on August 18, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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