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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again- I also think it is related to overall priorities. We always welcome her anytime- she usually visits for about 3 or 4 days twice a year- and usually those days are during the week- like- ok- I am going to come visit Tuesday and leave Saturday morning- so I take off work to spend time with her when it is convenient for her to come. I always take vacation time off work to take the kids to see her when I can and when she says she is available for us to visit. I think I just wish she cared more about family relationships- when my sister had a baby this spring- I was the one there helping her and doing all I could to help and I know that when my mom does end up needing me- I will do all that I am able to do to help. I guess I need to accept the fact that we are different people and have different priorities in life.[/quote]

Did your mom put in a lot with you when you were young?  My parents were great, active parents.  They are now active, social retirees with their own lives and own commitments. They did come for a few days when our son was born, but I knew that they couldn't stay longer and put their lives on hold.  They visit when they can and we visit when we can, but I want them to be having a fun, social retirement.  They put in a lot of time as parents and they get to be grandparents on their own terms.  Hire some help and FaceTime with your parents as often as you can so that they can get to know your kids without the burden of traveling. [/quote]

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