- Apr 24, 2007
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So my wife and kids are out of town visiting the grandfolks this week.
I totally get that the grandma doesn't see them very often, cherishes them and is kinda jealous of the time she gets with them. I'm quite cognizant of that and try to make things brief so she can have quality time with them (primarily our 4 year old).
So last night I decide to make a quick call to say hi to my daughter - and this is how the conversation went (M = me - G = Grandma):
M: Hi bug! How's...
G: Tell daddy you saw some horses today! (she tells me)
M: Really? Did y...
G: Tell daddy that the boy is doing really well! (she tells me)
M: That's great! I'm s...
G: Tell daddy that you've got a lot of plans tomorrow! (she tells me)
M: (just shutting up at this point since clearly I can't get a word in)
G: Tell daddy that you're gonna do this...
G: Tell daddy you're gonna do that...
G: Tell daddy you played in the pool...
G: Tell daddy you love him!
G: Tell daddy bye!
M: Glad you're having a good time, love you, bye!
(click)
Now, like I said, I know she loves the kids, but that kinda irked me. lol Would it have irked you, too?
I totally get that the grandma doesn't see them very often, cherishes them and is kinda jealous of the time she gets with them. I'm quite cognizant of that and try to make things brief so she can have quality time with them (primarily our 4 year old).
So last night I decide to make a quick call to say hi to my daughter - and this is how the conversation went (M = me - G = Grandma):
M: Hi bug! How's...
G: Tell daddy you saw some horses today! (she tells me)
M: Really? Did y...
G: Tell daddy that the boy is doing really well! (she tells me)
M: That's great! I'm s...
G: Tell daddy that you've got a lot of plans tomorrow! (she tells me)
M: (just shutting up at this point since clearly I can't get a word in)
G: Tell daddy that you're gonna do this...
G: Tell daddy you're gonna do that...
G: Tell daddy you played in the pool...
G: Tell daddy you love him!
G: Tell daddy bye!
M: Glad you're having a good time, love you, bye!
(click)
Now, like I said, I know she loves the kids, but that kinda irked me. lol Would it have irked you, too?