I have a similar situation but way different, if that makes sense. I like it when Jon's parents take the kids because they do really fun things with them. This weekend they are going camping in the RV to a place they love. The problem is that she tells them things about them and about us and Jon when he was little that I don't like. I also feel guilty because I can't stand to be with them so why should I expect the kids too. Plus, Jon's dad is a racist and uses the F word about it too much and you all know how I feel about discrimination. They take them once or twice a year and Jon thinks it's OK because he turned out alright but I think if you're use to something it is different and I can't help but wonder what they are saying about us. While we were in Mexico she told Brooke not to hold her hands up at her chest and pant like a dog because she looked ugly. She was pretending to be a dogI like that my 6 year old still wants to play.
It's a tough situation for us all... you want to watch out for the kids the most...
Well, I'm off for the night... must get up and take mom for her 2nd post-op appt... See you all later...
MORNING MARILYN AND DEBORAH!!!!
Yeah, I'd fire that babysitter. I've never even used a babysitter for Tyler and I don't think I'd trust anybody unless it was somebody who I know doesn't do the things I wouldn't like.I have a friend that says her babysitter pops the cork right when she gets there. That would still scare me
Did Mike have a nice birthday?GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!!
We are back from Durham,NC! Had a nice visit with our son, Mike at Duke Law school. He couldn't spend much time with us, but at least we could take him out to eat dinner and visit him at the new law building on campus. Patrick was happy to see Mike's apartment and especially his cat!
The day we flew up, we changed planes in Atlanta, and it was SNOWING!!!
Thunderstorms in the weather for us here in Florida today. Great tomorrow! bye for now
Just 2 weeks today and we will be off to the airport hotel ready for our flight 2 weeks tomorrow. 2 weeks on Sunday, we will be having breakfast with Ian and Sukie, V, John, Samantha and Haley, and their friend, and possibly Michelle. I haven't heard about Barb.
And I'm very jealous!
Yes and yes to both!
Not the whole time we're there though, just a few days.
I think your kids are having a fun time and a few days a year of the crap part of the grandparents won't replace all the good you & Jon teach them all year, and hopefully they end up with some great memories like you have of your grandmother. 
I can remember being stunned that the babysitter was leaving We were fine, and we told our Mom later that night, so that babysitter never got used again.
I love it.... 
I have a similar situation but way different, if that makes sense. I like it when Jon's parents take the kids because they do really fun things with them. This weekend they are going camping in the RV to a place they love. The problem is that she tells them things about them and about us and Jon when he was little that I don't like. I also feel guilty because I can't stand to be with them so why should I expect the kids too. Plus, Jon's dad is a racist and uses the F word about it too much and you all know how I feel about discrimination. They take them once or twice a year and Jon thinks it's OK because he turned out alright but I think if you're use to something it is different and I can't help but wonder what they are saying about us. While we were in Mexico she told Brooke not to hold her hands up at her chest and pant like a dog because she looked ugly. She was pretending to be a dog
The problem that I have is that my grandma (dad's mom) is "old fashion" and my mom, being the hippie she is, didn't love her. She was racist, from what my mom tells me, I couldn't tell. She took me a lot and I love her. She played games with me and did fun stuff with me. I was heart broken when she left CA when I was 12. I would spend summers with her until my friends became more important. As an adult, I see that she wasn't the best but I couldn't tell then. She taught me how to sew, knit and crochet and my mom didn't have time for that. Plus, in the summers in TX, we would garden and she was there with me and it was really nice to see a different side, even though I may not believe in it. I just worry that my kids will have a different experience and I also fear they won't have the experience at all if I don't let them
I have a friend that says her babysitter pops the cork right when she gets there. That would still scare me
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES HAS OPENED BOOKING FOR SEPTEMBER.
Stumbled out of bed at 6AM to check....and there they were! Got a non-stop arriving FRIDAY 9/4 at 5:20PM and fly out Sat 9/19 at 2:10PM (one-stop on the way home) Phoenix-Orlando $305. I'm very happy with that price!
Even woke up Peg (NOT something you normally want to attempt), and she's booked her's...even got a slightly better price as she's flying mid-week!
My flight times don't look as good, leaving earlier like 6:30am 
but the price was mid $300s. I'm seeing if Paul's deadbet client can get me the tickets with his FF again. Fingers crossed.
If Val wants Olivia as a bridesmaid, it's because she has a special relationship of some kind with her and it's none of anyone else's business! 
Hope you have lots of fun!
