((((((((((((Leah)))))))))))
Thank you. So far my daughter has not mentioned it. I figure in time, unfortunately, my kids will know what they are, but they need to figure it out themselves. I will not hide things from them, but I will not point them out. Do you know my parents have already given a pet name to my sister's 7 week old fetus???? Are there other grandchildren in the family (I assume there are since you said first grandson)? How do your parents treat them?
Love, Beth
p.s. - My daughter had an awesomeday and is entirely thrilled to be 8 years old!!!!! She is such a sweet giirl!!
Aaah, 8 years old, how absolutely sweet. And she is sweet too!!!!
I have not pointed out anything to my son -- however, he got their number pretty quickly (much sooner that I ever did!).
My goodness, they can name a 7 week old fetus, yet, not give love and consideration to an eight year old -- however, that is the kind of behavior akin to my parents would do, so it is "normal" in that regard -- their "normal"
Regarding my father, he does not acknowledgement any of his grandchildren from his first marriage, to my mother. However, he has grandchildren by his daughter from his eventual second marriage -- and he dotes on them; pocket money, birthday money and xmas money (and greetings cards).
Whilst I would never begrudge the children, it is hurtful that my son has visited his grandfather (though not for a couple of years now), yet to date, still, my son remains unacknowledged.
My parents, are a total embarrassment, and little wonder I was so ashamed of them, and filled with THEIR dumped shame.
They all wore, wear, nice clothes -- yet, my father would never allow me to have one pretty dress, ever -- little wonder that I was a sitting duck - bully target.
Mother has no interest in any of her grandchildren -- she did for a time -- as a tool or leverage, for her games. (She always said that she had never wanted children -- which is one statement of truth to her credit!)
Well, in a nutshell, my parents.
I did not choose them, they were inflicted upon me! Just the same plight as multitudes of other innocent children all around us (and adult children) out there -- yesterday, today, and sadly, tomorrow.
Love to you, Beth
Leah
>> And I am so glad that your dear daugher has had an awesome birthday and is thrilled to be 8 years old -- just as it should be, and a credit to her loving parents.
