Kid Withdrawls

[Linnis]

My brother in law has been really horrible when it comes to taking care of his son, so much so I've had him with me pretty much all the time for the last year or so.

He finally decided to take care of him this week and I'm so LONELY! I keep thinking to myself this is so stupid, you wanted him to take care of him but do you know how long the days are without him?

After being with him so much I started to feel like his mum in a away but now my brother in law and his GF have decided they want to play house and I'm wondering how long it will last. I saw my nephew this morning and he was so happy to be at home but I'm worried as soon as we get used to it, they will get tired of staying home evenings and once again it'll be me him and my husband.

I feel like I've lost something I mean I slept in today!

 

[Jesus-is-the-1]

Sorry to hear that you are feeling lonely. I will pray that God's will be done in this situation and that everyone can be happy and safe.

 

[Princessperky]

awww tht is so sad, keep busy, it helps. I used to go into kid withdrawal in summer (I was a teacher) loved the break but man I missed the little ones.

 

[Leanna]

Well if he takes care of his son, thats great because thats his responsibility. But if he is "playing house" sometimes and then abandons him again later.... that just seems morally wrong and I would be forced to do something about it.

 

[Linnis]

I call it playing house because him and his GF can't keep him for more tahn 5-6 days because they they "just have to go out," or "I need alone time because he's so stressful," etc

I'm hoping this isn't like that, that they are making a honest effort to be parents to him and not just for his birthday, but I am glad either way it's on his birthday because he's so happy to be with his daddy.

 

[Princessperky]

I dunno if I had the option of a babysitter I trusted around I wouldn't mind a weekly date, kids are stressful, but hte fact that he doesn't come back refreshed to try anew after just one night out is a problem.