social

Grandparenting Time

My daughter-in-law has a new 4 week old baby and a 6 year old not yet in school. Fortunately they live within a few miles from me and I work a 5-11 pm shift. I began to sense that she was feeling depressed that she wasn't able to get time to do necessary things . A little afraid of hurting her feelings I decided to take the bull by the horns and offered 2-3 hours of my day to come out and spend time with the kids so she could do something she needed to do, whether it be showering, running an errand or just getting some extra naptime.

Advertisement

She knows now she'll get some time for those things and I get bonding time with the kids. If the baby's sleeping I play with the oldest. I know this won't last forever but cleaning house isn't near as much fun or rewarding. MamawKC

Add your voice! Click below to comment. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!

 
April 11, 20050 found this helpful

I love it when my mom and mother-in-law offer to take the kids for a few hours!!! I have learned that with a 5yr old, a 4yr old, a 2yr old and one on the way that mommy sometimes needs a break!!!!!

 
April 12, 20050 found this helpful

What a great lady you are! ( Do you want to adopt another daughter?I have 2 kids! LOL)

 
By Donna (Guest Post)
April 12, 20050 found this helpful

You seem like a dream come true! What a wonderful mother-in-law you are!

 
By (Guest Post)
April 13, 20050 found this helpful

ENJOY them...they grow up SOOOOO FAST!

 
By 1miraclebaby (Guest Post)
April 17, 20050 found this helpful

What a saint!!! I live 12 hours from my mom and there are days when I would dearly love a long, hot bath! I am so thankful for my son, but there are times when I just need a break!

Advertisement

I'm sure that your daughter-in-law is very grateful for all you do. Your grandchildren will adore you as well!

 

Add your voice! Click below to comment. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!

 
In This Page
< Previous
Categories
Better Living FamilyApril 11, 2005
Pages
More
🎆
Fourth of July Ideas!
😎
Summer Ideas!
🌻
Gardening
Facebook
Pinterest
YouTube
Instagram
Categories
Better LivingBudget & FinanceBusiness and LegalComputersConsumer AdviceCoronavirusCraftsEducationEntertainmentFood and RecipesHealth & BeautyHolidays and PartiesHome and GardenMake Your OwnOrganizingParentingPetsPhotosTravel and RecreationWeddings
Published by ThriftyFun.
Desktop Page | View Mobile
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Generated 2024-06-30 01:18:32 in 2 secs. ⛅️️
© 1997-2024 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
https://www.thriftyfun.com/tf634041.tip.html