Traveling to grandparents but they are not equipped for toddler

[Anonymous]

You can do this OP..cookie baking..collages from ads in the newspaper...walks..ice cream..a few new toys

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When was the last time you visited them with your child?

Sounds like some of this might be more your own reluctance than what will actually happen.

OP here. I've never visited them with my son (age 3). I go once a year by myself for 5 days, and my husband takes the week off work to stay home with our son. When I go visit them we never leave the house, they are homebodies and just like to watch TV. It's incredibly boring. I do not feel comfortable driving around there by myself. It's a mountainous area and very confusing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When was the last time you visited them with your child?

Sounds like some of this might be more your own reluctance than what will actually happen.

OP here. I've never visited them with my son (age 3). I go once a year by myself for 5 days, and my husband takes the week off work to stay home with our son. When I go visit them we never leave the house, they are homebodies and just like to watch TV. It's incredibly boring. I do not feel comfortable driving around there by myself. It's a mountainous area and very confusing.

Then.don't.go.

Cut the cord.

[Anonymous]

Believe it or not, toys are not needed for a toddler, child proofing is not needed for a toddler, anything you are posting here is a non reason. Your parents want your to visit and to see their grandson, and it is for a WEEK. There will be pool you can go to, parks you can go to, McDonalds with a play structure. What is the real reason you don't want to visit your parents?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When was the last time you visited them with your child?

Sounds like some of this might be more your own reluctance than what will actually happen.

OP here. I've never visited them with my son (age 3). I go once a year by myself for 5 days, and my husband takes the week off work to stay home with our son. When I go visit them we never leave the house, they are homebodies and just like to watch TV. It's incredibly boring. I do not feel comfortable driving around there by myself. It's a mountainous area and very confusing.

Do you even hear how incompetent you sounds and you lazy you are? You old are you? What is this nonsense about not driving around by yourself? You do have a smart phone right? And you drive in the DMV area rated to have the worst drivers in the nation, right? You are your parent's daughter, they sit and watch TV all day and you won't drive around or do anything while there because.... you are just as lazy as them. All of these are lame excuses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When was the last time you visited them with your child?

Sounds like some of this might be more your own reluctance than what will actually happen.

OP here. I've never visited them with my son (age 3). I go once a year by myself for 5 days, and my husband takes the week off work to stay home with our son. When I go visit them we never leave the house, they are homebodies and just like to watch TV. It's incredibly boring. I do not feel comfortable driving around there by myself. It's a mountainous area and very confusing.

when they come to your house do they just sit on the sofa and watch tv or do they interact with your child and yourself?

Quite possibly they will be more active when their grandchild is there, they may want to show him around or show him off and take him places.

Kids don't need a houseful of toys. This can be about spending time with grandparents, and exploring the area.

Now if when they come to your house they ignore him or don't engage with him then I wouldn't go.

[Anonymous]

Mountainous area equals great little hikes, waterfalls, streams to play in. You don't feel safe driving? You are looking for excuses.

[Anonymous]

you have no idea how your son will act there. You think he will want the 8000 toys that you have spoiled him with at home but you really don't know how he'll act until you get there. And with your terrible attitude, he probably WILL act awful. If you keep your attitude positive and find things to do with him, then I'm sure he'll be fine. Kids this age can entertain themselves. My three year old just spent 45 minutes this morning playing pretend with a small truck and 2 little legs men. You'll be in California. Spend tons of time outside!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When was the last time you visited them with your child?

Sounds like some of this might be more your own reluctance than what will actually happen.

OP here. I've never visited them with my son (age 3). I go once a year by myself for 5 days, and my husband takes the week off work to stay home with our son. When I go visit them we never leave the house, they are homebodies and just like to watch TV. It's incredibly boring. I do not feel comfortable driving around there by myself. It's a mountainous area and very confusing.

Get a fucking gps. Your attitude is AWFUL. Just don't go, you are going to be miserable and that will rub off on your kid. I can't be the only one who thinks the grandparents are probably fine but op is the problem here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When was the last time you visited them with your child?

Sounds like some of this might be more your own reluctance than what will actually happen.

OP here. I've never visited them with my son (age 3). I go once a year by myself for 5 days, and my husband takes the week off work to stay home with our son. When I go visit them we never leave the house, they are homebodies and just like to watch TV. It's incredibly boring. I do not feel comfortable driving around there by myself. It's a mountainous area and very confusing.

Get a fucking gps. Your attitude is AWFUL. Just don't go, you are going to be miserable and that will rub off on your kid. I can't be the only one who thinks the grandparents are probably fine but op is the problem here.

I think so too. BTW, sorry for my posts with so many errors, see above. She is acting like an incompetent snow flake. I am embarrassed for her and sad that there are women still "who can't handle it."

[Anonymous]

Many areas have businesses that lend out all kinds of kid's gear from cribs to toys. Try Yelp or just search on the internet.

[Anonymous]

You are being lame.

Toys are so overrated with a 3 year old. 15 minutes each and they are done. Find some activities to do. It is CA, for God's sake. Go to a vineyard and let your kid run around outside while you relax.

[Anonymous]

Bring toys, outlet covers, cabinet locks and all the stuff you need. I did that visiting my sister. Not a big deal..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When was the last time you visited them with your child?

Sounds like some of this might be more your own reluctance than what will actually happen.

OP here. I've never visited them with my son (age 3). I go once a year by myself for 5 days, and my husband takes the week off work to stay home with our son. When I go visit them we never leave the house, they are homebodies and just like to watch TV. It's incredibly boring. I do not feel comfortable driving around there by myself. It's a mountainous area and very confusing.

You couldn't be a bigger brat if you tried, OP. Did you think you were going to come on here and have all of us agree with your incredibly AWFUL attitude? How the hell does your husband even put up with you? Your parents raised a whiny brat, that's for damn sure. Guess what? Just because your parents sit at home and are homebodies doesn't mean you have to be, too. Get off your LAZY behind and DO SOMETHING. Rent a damn car. Download the Waze app and use it to get around. Use Yelp to help you figure out fun places to go around where you are. Get out of the little town where your parents live and actually visit neighboring cities and towns. GET. A. DAMN. LIFE. You're an adult. You have a child. Stop making so many f'ing excuses to be a whiny, lazy brat and step up and be a good parent. I swear you are one of the top 3 most awful posters here on DCUM.

[Anonymous]

A 3yr. old is not a toddler.