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Lindley · Guru

Dear Abby: Lax Rules At Grandma's

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Tinydancer wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
You've never worked with my grandkids or millions of others yet you know they would all rather hang out with granny than to play on their electronics? You think awfly highly of yourself...
Did I say "ALL?"
Nope.
I do think AWFULLY highly of myself. I am good at what I do.
flan
This was about kids in general, not just your interactions with itty bitty. As far as all those kids you've worked with for years does that mean your their Grandma too and you know how they'd react when staying at your house?

You know she's going to correct your grammar now, don't you?

Tinydancer · Guru

When you don't have a good argument you correct their spelling. I never claimed to be good at grammar...lol

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nope, sorry to disappoint.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

Don't worry. You always disappoint.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

If I disappoint YOU, all is well.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lindley wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lindley wrote:
Everything in moderation. I like the noise so yes my t.v. is on. My grandbaby is just to busy to watch t.v. unless peppa pig is on.

My dil likes for him to eat healthy so I only sneak him Ritz crackers. My dil knows this.
Peppa Pig!
He has good taste.
flan
Grandson , little granddaughter and great nephew all three loves peppa pig.

Before Peppa, it was Paw Patrol.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

flan327 wrote:
If I disappoint YOU, all is well.

flan

All is well then...

Lindley · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Lindley wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lindley wrote:
Everything in moderation. I like the noise so yes my t.v. is on. My grandbaby is just to busy to watch t.v. unless peppa pig is on.

My dil likes for him to eat healthy so I only sneak him Ritz crackers. My dil knows this.
Peppa Pig!
He has good taste.
flan
Grandson , little granddaughter and great nephew all three loves peppa pig.
Before Peppa, it was Paw Patrol.
flan

Oh yes paw patrol 🐶

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Even DD13 thinks Peppa Pig is the best kids' show.

Lindley · Guru

I just love the way peppa and George laugh. It is a cute show.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lindley wrote:
I just love the way peppa and George laugh. It is a cute show.

Yes, their laughter is SO cute!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
Even DD13 thinks Peppa Pig is the best kids' show.

Has she ever seen "Hey Duggee?"

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

No idea what that is.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

SpongeBob seems to be the favorite with my grand's.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
No idea what that is.

A British show, with wacky drawings of the animals.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

just Czech wrote:
SpongeBob seems to be the favorite with my grand's.

Oh, Lordy, no. Just take out my eyes and ears with hot pokers, please.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Whooooooooooooooo lives in a pineapple under the sea?

flan

jlbear71 · Guru

Personally, I think that it is up to each individual parenting style and relationship with the grandparents.

I spent lots of time with my grandparents growing up. And my parents limited my tv time when at home. At paternal grandparents, it was not an issue since they did not have a television. At maternal grandparents, I would watch tv with Grandma. But at both sets of grandparents, as long as I was not being harmed or abused, it was up to the grandparents what we did. I would help both Grandpops with odd jobs they were doing, I would read, cook and do crafts with both Grandmoms.

And at age 10, I would have given anything to spend one more day with my paternal Grandmom. She died that year and I was very, very close with her. For the last few months of her life, I was not allowed to spend time with her because of the chemo and radiation treating her cancer.

-- Edited by jlbear71 on Thursday 27th of April 2017 03:42:05 PM

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I'm going to be the kind of grandma that spoils my grandkids. I've already told them. I wouldn't do something that would make them sick like feed them crap all day but all bets are off when they come to grandma's house and my kids know it. They're ready.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Tinydancer wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
So if itty bitty were ever allowed to stay at your house you would entertain her every waking hour?
I visited my grandparents back in the days of record players. Pre-more-than-3-channel tv world. There was no screen time. We didn't have to be entertained every waking second. It is possible to have less screen time, not be directly entertained and still function.
It's about allowing your grandkids to do things they might not do at home not about screen time but thanks for the quote...

You're welcome! The answer to the other part of the conversation might be let the grandparents do what they need to do as long as it's not dangerous. i kinda figured that that was already decided so didn't see the need to say it.

Hell, my grandfather taught me how to shoot a .22 when my mom left him with us. Technically, that might fall into the dangerous territory, but most of the other excesses weren't.

(also not sure why you needed to clarify my post with a passive aggressive thanks at the end)

FNW · Guru

I just spent the entire day with my boys, interacting with them. Helping them build a centrifuge which they used to separate blood platelets like they do in Africa to test for malaria, took them to have their picture taken in front of a green screen and let them pick out the background (it looks like they are going to be eaten by dinosaurs), had a pizza buffet lunch with them, then took them to another location to play with oobleck for hour. Now they want to fill our pool with oobleck. (not gonna happen) I'm exhausted. They are more than welcome to spend an hour on their kindles now.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Hey Tiny? Are you going to explain to FNW that the issue here isn't screen time but Grandparent rules? Or shall I just direct her to your snarky post above?

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

FNW wrote:
I just spent the entire day with my boys, interacting with them. Helping them build a centrifuge which they used to separate blood platelets like they do in Africa to test for malaria, took them to have their picture taken in front of a green screen and let them pick out the background (it looks like they are going to be eaten by dinosaurs), had a pizza buffet lunch with them, then took them to another location to play with oobleck for hour. Now they want to fill our pool with oobleck. (not gonna happen) I'm exhausted. They are more than welcome to spend an hour on their kindles now.

I was going to ask what oobleck was, but then the thread wouldn't let me post twice close together so I went and googled it. I bet my clients would love it!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

just Czech wrote:
That was a stupid answer. Apparently the father's opinion is worthless.

Well, he is male after all.

Mother needs to lighten up.

I agree with this.

And truly - what is more important? A relationship with their grandparents, or the obsessive limit on screen time? Priorities, people.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

It's from a book by Dr. Seuss: Bartholomew and the Oobleck.

flan

FNW · Guru

They entered a raffle for that book, too, flan.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

FNW wrote:
They entered a raffle for that book, too, flan.

Cool!

It's not one of his better known titles, but it's a good story.

flan

Mary Zombie · Guru

Flan I get what you're saying. The 6 year old me could spend hours baking, gardening, reading with Mamaw. It the 12 year old me loved me some tv!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.

This thread, makes me sad. cry

Lindley · Guru

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.
This thread, makes me sad.

Me too! But now I get to spoil my grandchildren.

-- Edited by Lindley on Thursday 27th of April 2017 11:35:24 PM

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Lindley wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.
This thread, makes me sad.

Me too! But now I get to spoil my grandchildren.

-- Edited by Lindley on Thursday 27th of April 2017 11:35:24 PM

I'm so looking forward to it, Lindley!

End of May, and if all goes well, we'll have Baby Catherine to love. smile

Lindley · Guru

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Lindley wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.
This thread, makes me sad.

Me too! But now I get to spoil my grandchildren.

-- Edited by Lindley on Thursday 27th of April 2017 11:35:24 PM
I'm so looking forward to it, Lindley!
End of May, and if all goes well, we'll have Baby Catherine to love.

You are just going to love that precious little girl. Be aware of gymborie, that place is my weakness for little girl clothes.

WYSIWYG · Guru

Isn't the whole point of being a grandparent, spoiling the hell into the grandchildren, so you can give them back to the parents, all spoiled rotten?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lindley wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Lindley wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.
This thread, makes me sad.

Me too! But now I get to spoil my grandchildren.

-- Edited by Lindley on Thursday 27th of April 2017 11:35:24 PM
I'm so looking forward to it, Lindley!
End of May, and if all goes well, we'll have Baby Catherine to love.
You are just going to love that precious little girl. Be aware of gymborie, that place is my weakness for little girl clothes.

zulily is my weakness! After raising 2 boys, I love buying dresses & shoes!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.
This thread, makes me sad.

I was thinking about posting the same thing, FWM.

My paternal grandmother died before I was born. My maternal grandmother was Polish, Catholic, and very superstitious.

There were 5 grandkids, and none of us were spoiled.

But she did the best she could...

flan

sweet tooth · Member

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.
This thread, makes me sad.

FWM, having a grandparent is no guarantee that they will spoil you or even love you. My kids paternal grandparents both pretty much ignored them, even when we went over there for holidays, birthdays, etc. They would just say hi, ask how school is going, and then goodbye with a quick hug. They said almost nothing else to them the whole rest of the visits.

Tinydancer · Guru

Tignanello wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
So if itty bitty were ever allowed to stay at your house you would entertain her every waking hour?
I visited my grandparents back in the days of record players. Pre-more-than-3-channel tv world. There was no screen time. We didn't have to be entertained every waking second. It is possible to have less screen time, not be directly entertained and still function.
It's about allowing your grandkids to do things they might not do at home not about screen time but thanks for the quote...
You're welcome! The answer to the other part of the conversation might be let the grandparents do what they need to do as long as it's not dangerous. i kinda figured that that was already decided so didn't see the need to say it.
Hell, my grandfather taught me how to shoot a .22 when my mom left him with us. Technically, that might fall into the dangerous territory, but most of the other excesses weren't.
(also not sure why you needed to clarify my post with a passive aggressive thanks at the end)

I apologize. It was not meant to be PA. We don't usually agree on much but you agreed with me and quoted it. I should have said and thanks for the quote.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.
This thread, makes me sad.

Aww... I wish you had one, too.

Tinydancer · Guru

I never really knew my maternal grandmother because she lived so far away and died when I was very young. I adored my paternal grandmother and grandfather and they adored us. Both of my parents worked so we stayed with grandma after school because she lived 2 doors down. We would spends weeks on end at her house in the summer. One of my fondest memories is having a bowl of ice cream before bed when ever we stayed overnight with them. My mother would have never gone for that but she never tried to stop them from spoiling us.

-- Edited by Tinydancer on Friday 28th of April 2017 12:05:28 PM

Mary Zombie · Guru

My Mamaw and Great Aunt would play gin rummy on the porch with me for hours !
Good times!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I was in a rare spot, I was blessed with actually knowing so many grandparents.

In the break room, I posted a picture of my dad's, mom's side. 5 generations of us, and I remember playing on the porch with my great, great grandfather.

I had both grandmothers, both great grandmothers, and both grandfather's at my high school graduation and wedding.

At one time, I had both my parent's parents, both sets of their parents, and then one of each of their parents on both sides.

Multiple grannies, mawmaws, and grandmas, and all the pawpaws.

It was great, I have real memories with each one.

From being held to fishing to working in the fields to holidays.

I really do feel bad for those who don't have a good relationship with their grandparents.

It's always sad when I hear that.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

sweet tooth wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I wish I would have had a grandparent, to spoil me.
This thread, makes me sad.

FWM, having a grandparent is no guarantee that they will spoil you or even love you. My kids paternal grandparents both pretty much ignored them, even when we went over there for holidays, birthdays, etc. They would just say hi, ask how school is going, and then goodbye with a quick hug. They said almost nothing else to them the whole rest of the visits.

That's how my mom was with my kids. Didn't give them a second glance. That's why when mine come I am going to be so involved. I will be baby sitting while they work so I am really looking forward to it.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

And you will tell me when I can start shopping for baby gifts, right? Right?? LOL

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

My mother purposely buys my children gifts that I refuse to get them.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
My mother purposely buys my children gifts that I refuse to get them.

DS2 hates bubbles and Play-Doh.

Kids NEED both those things!

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

This was an actual conversation with my mother the other day -

She asked, "What does Jojo want for her birthday that you refuse to let her have? A mini-bike?"

Me - "We told her she could have a mini-bike, she says she isn't ready, she needs to get better at her regular bike, first."

Mom - "You agreed to get her a mini-bike? What am I supposed to get her?"

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
This was an actual conversation with my mother the other day -

She asked, "What does Jojo want for her birthday that you refuse to let her have? A mini-bike?"

Me - "We told her she could have a mini-bike, she says she isn't ready, she needs to get better at her regular bike, first."

Mom - "You agreed to get her a mini-bike? What am I supposed to get her?"

Oh, that's funny!

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lawyerlady wrote:
This was an actual conversation with my mother the other day -

She asked, "What does Jojo want for her birthday that you refuse to let her have? A mini-bike?"

Me - "We told her she could have a mini-bike, she says she isn't ready, she needs to get better at her regular bike, first."

Mom - "You agreed to get her a mini-bike? What am I supposed to get her?"

That's great!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

LOL!

LL, tell your Mom you refused to buy Jojo a car for her birthday. wink