My parents work all the time and my husband’s parents play all the time.
Before her birth, my parents and my husband’s parents were eagerly awaiting her arrival and discussing their plans for what life as new grandparents would be. We just “knew” they would be involved so much it would drive us crazy.My parents work 40-plus hours a week and care for my 5-year-old half-brother, who was recently diagnosed with autism. Naturally, I have to cut them some slack.
I know the role of a grandparent has changed. They are getting a taste of freedom from raising children. However, they are not free child care to me. They are myI am writing this because my parents have just announced they won’t be able to get off work for her birthday party. They knew it was coming, and I know it was possible for them to plan a workaround for the party. I’m heartbroken.
Your parents are caring for a child with disabilities, in addition to their full-time jobs. Resenting them for not attending a 2-year-old’s birthday party is a waste of your energy. We live alone, and I’m not sure whether to call him out to help keep him accountable or remain quiet in order to keep the peace.: OK, so your husband took the pledge and seems to have lapsed. My question is, is he still losing weight, or has he hit a plateau?
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