They will not be coming to Kiel's birthday party. They say they are not punishing the boys, but they do not feel I treat them with respect and will not put themselves in that situation anymore.
I am officially twelve years old again.
Why do I even care?
Wow. That's harsh. What is their relationship with your siblings and their children? If it is the same then probably little hope of change. How sad for your boys though. Sad for you, too. Family friction is torture. I am reminded of the old saying you can't choose your family. I want to print a bumper sticker with the word "FAMILY!" I think it would cover a multitude of issues.
ReplyDeleteI would send them one last email, to tell them that they will never be able to get this time back with the boys, and that your sorry (for the boys) that they feel this way but they need to make the next step. You are doing such a great job, the boys are happy & healthy (just look at those pics) and I don't understand how they can't love them no matter what's going between you and and your parents. Unfortunatly they aren't going to realize it until it's too late.
ReplyDeleteForget the shopping cart, I'll just use the Jeep...
ReplyDeleteWow! I don't know what say except I am sorry.
ReplyDeleteUgh- sucker punch! I have no words of advice. I can only say:
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE A GOOD MOM! YOU ARE A GREAT MOM!
For crying out, fxing loud - you are reviewing and implmenting a behavioral modification system for your son's benefit!!!
Ugh- again.
You care because we all do. I have similar issues with my parents and I wish I could rise above it, but I can't seem to.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you're going through this too.