Grandparents' Day
09-14-2011, 01:39 AM
#51
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I sent text msg to both sons and DILs wishing myself a Happy Grandparents Day. That is the only way I'll get something.
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
I was always the only one in our family to recognize Grandparents day & at the very least send my Grandmother a card.
09-14-2011, 03:33 AM
#52
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: W Ohio
Posts: 760
I have 4 young DGC and 2 wounderful DDIL's. One DDIL
helped 2 DGC do a cute craft for me with stickers. She doesn't miss any holidays But I love both of my DDIL's because they show their love thur out the yr. in so many ways with phone calls and Skype(they live 2 hrs away). They help me keep closer to my 4 DGC.
Last week My son let my 1 DGD age 3 call me, while she chatter away she ate lunch, played tea, ect... after 50 minutes she decides to go outside(still chatting) but her dad put a stop to the call because he would not let het take his phone on her bike ride. So after a quick I
love you G-Ma off she went. These are G-Parents days to me. Even the quick phone calls are welcome. I am truly Blessed. Thankfull that my 2 wonderful Son's pick two wonderful wives.
helped 2 DGC do a cute craft for me with stickers. She doesn't miss any holidays But I love both of my DDIL's because they show their love thur out the yr. in so many ways with phone calls and Skype(they live 2 hrs away). They help me keep closer to my 4 DGC.
Last week My son let my 1 DGD age 3 call me, while she chatter away she ate lunch, played tea, ect... after 50 minutes she decides to go outside(still chatting) but her dad put a stop to the call because he would not let het take his phone on her bike ride. So after a quick I
love you G-Ma off she went. These are G-Parents days to me. Even the quick phone calls are welcome. I am truly Blessed. Thankfull that my 2 wonderful Son's pick two wonderful wives.
09-14-2011, 03:46 AM
#53
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Location: W Ohio
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Originally Posted by desertrose
Patricia,
No recognition for me either but my GK's never remember I exist any of the other 364 days a year. I don't blame them at all they are only children. It's my children that are at fault because they don't bother with their only living parent either. I just live each day as a day no different from any other day of the week. Since their dad died and all his money went to his mistress I've become a liability and no one wants to be stuck with me to care for. The best way to insure you don't get stuck is don't have anything to do with you. So I give my time to children who are in need and appreciate every quilt I make for them. I get back all the love I need from children I don't even know. :D :D :D
Not one of my 20, 16, 8 or 6 yr. old GK's remember's me for any holiday. Just the facts mam... :-D
No recognition for me either but my GK's never remember I exist any of the other 364 days a year. I don't blame them at all they are only children. It's my children that are at fault because they don't bother with their only living parent either. I just live each day as a day no different from any other day of the week. Since their dad died and all his money went to his mistress I've become a liability and no one wants to be stuck with me to care for. The best way to insure you don't get stuck is don't have anything to do with you. So I give my time to children who are in need and appreciate every quilt I make for them. I get back all the love I need from children I don't even know. :D :D :D
Not one of my 20, 16, 8 or 6 yr. old GK's remember's me for any holiday. Just the facts mam... :-D
I'm sure the children in need love everything you do for them & appreciate the quilts. Bless you!
09-14-2011, 07:12 AM
#54
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: New York
Posts: 332
It's sad when we do not get the love we want from anyone, especially in-laws and grandchildren. My heart goes out to all of you who feel unhappy. One thing we can all do is open communication with our grandchildren. I send stickers, little notes, and paper snowflakes to my grandchildren all of the time. Usually I even put a quarter, taped onto a drawing of a flower, in the middle as the "face" or something like that. I don't wait for a thank you. I don't wait for any response back. I just send my love in an envelope. Believe me, that love will open your heart even more than it is, and those grandchildren will always remember your kindness. Keep as much sunshine in your heart as possible. It makes for better times.
09-14-2011, 12:02 PM
#55
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Location: W Ohio
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Originally Posted by Phyl
It's sad when we do not get the love we want from anyone, especially in-laws and grandchildren. My heart goes out to all of you who feel unhappy. One thing we can all do is open communication with our grandchildren. I send stickers, little notes, and paper snowflakes to my grandchildren all of the time. Usually I even put a quarter, taped onto a drawing of a flower, in the middle as the "face" or something like that. I don't wait for a thank you. I don't wait for any response back. I just send my love in an envelope. Believe me, that love will open your heart even more than it is, and those grandchildren will always remember your kindness. Keep as much sunshine in your heart as possible. It makes for better times.
Spoken like a wise & kind Grandparent.
09-14-2011, 12:22 PM
#56
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,521
I didn't know it was Grandparents' Day and I'm a grandparent and great grandparent. I always thought it was just before Thanksgiving because that was when the school some of my grandkids went to used to invite grandparents for a breakfast.. Was nice as the older kids served us, coffee, tea, orange juice, some scones, coffee cake, and donuts and we enjoyed them while the kids put on little skits for us.
09-14-2011, 10:23 PM
#58
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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I WASN'T RECONIZED BY MY CHILDREN, BUT MY G-KIDS HAVE GRANDPARENTS DAY AT SCHOOL. AND I GO FOR ALL FOUR OF THEM. SO, THREE DAYS I GO. THE OLDEST IS 4TH, THE TWINS 2ND, AND YOUNGEST IS 1st GRADE. AND THEIR FACES LITE UP WHEN THEY SEE ME, PRICELESS!
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