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Unfortunately, the little ones will not benefit even if I go to her house.
I'm really not good at hiding what I feel. Undoubtedly there would be sparks - it's better they don't see that, Justi. They keep in touch through the oldest boy's Ipod.
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 7:06 AM
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I'll probably watch the movie Airport the day before, Jimmy, LOL!
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 7:04 AM
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LOL - nope Wiley - no Mother Theresa here!
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 7:03 AM
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Children do grow up, Kabu, and make their own decisions from there.
Don't lose hope for that. I'm not - I know one day the rugrats will be back, even if it is when they will be on their own.
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 7:02 AM
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What goes around comes around, Sam, as we know.
And as she will learn eventually.
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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I hope so too, Nautikos.
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 7:00 AM
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No doubt, TAPS. And his dad (my ex) is reacting even stronger - he has
never liked the GF, and never took pains to hide it. Now he has turned completely away. Unfortunately, she obliged my son to make a choice, an he did.
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 6:59 AM
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Do this over - hit enter too fast....
LOL - your inappropriate bit is probably exactly what I was thinking myself, Pat-B!!
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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LOL - your inappropriate bit is probably exactly what I was
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 6:46 AM
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You're right - it has come to that. I've spoiled them, I believe, Ciel.
This is not the first time for her tricks, but on other occasions I fixed it up, either just keeping quiet about it or preaching patience to the rest of the family. If I do the same now - then what will she come up with?
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 6:46 AM
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So true, FSI. My dogs are truly my everyday support.
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 6:43 AM
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It's a wait and see thing, Jimmy, and not only for me.
He's doing much the same with his siblings, sadly. His GF is determined to monopolize his time.
posted by
adnohr
on March 27, 2013 at 6:42 AM
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adnohr
I don't have any advice. This is just too difficult. I think I really understand your thinking but the little ones are the ones that will be hurt. I would do whatever your heart tells you, only you know them as they are.
posted by
Justi
on March 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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By the way, sorry if I made you a little nervous with the "geese comment" from TAPS' post! Don't worry . . . I'm sure your flight will be fine!
posted by
JimmyA
on March 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM
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adnohr
Those doggies were barking you in to motion, go kick butt sis. Cripes are you a reincarnated Mother Theresa or what already?
posted by
WileyJohn
on March 24, 2013 at 8:41 PM
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I can't help you luv. i kicked Butt recently and finished it forever. There
is no where to go for me. Just leave them alone. I worry about them all but none of them by now care. Not even the Children. Well, it is 6 years now since I spent any time with the children.
posted by
Kabu
on March 24, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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Heck ya, go kick some arse! LOL! I really don't know what you should do but they sure are being unfair to you in my humble opinon! sam 
posted by
sam444
on March 24, 2013 at 6:12 PM
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adnohr
I always find it extremely difficult to comment on matters of the heart, including family matters - so let me just say that I sincerely hope at least the relationship with your son will improve from here on in, and that you will also get to see your rug rats more often...
posted by
Nautikos
on March 24, 2013 at 5:32 PM
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It must be very difficult for a man to be in the middle of a Mom-GF/wife situation. I kind of remember me/MIL/hubby conflicts way back when now and then.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 24, 2013 at 1:23 PM
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I had a really inappropriate bit of advice - unsolicited of course -
that I zapped and replaced with the bits you see here. I hope you and your son will find the going easier very soon and you get more contact with the rugrats. I, too, have times when I'm very, very busy.
posted by
Pat_B
on March 24, 2013 at 1:12 PM
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Sooner or later kids have to learn that in fact it is NOT Mom's job
to fix everything.
posted by
Ciel
on March 24, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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It is wonderful what dogs can do for our moods.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on March 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM
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That really sounds like a tough situation to be in, and I'm sorry you have to endure it. Hopefully, giving your son a small "dose of his own medicine" will sink in eventually . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on March 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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