punching an old lady in the face would probably be a bad thing wouldn't it? *vent*

fancyteachermichelle

I just got an email from my step-grandmother who I have not seen in years (I am not her real grandchild and she made sure I was very well aware of that growing up)

And this is what she said

Dear Grace

I was wondering if you could bring your child over for a visit. I just found out that my grandaughter is pregnant and I need to get in some practice with being a great grandma. I thought since you son is still a baby I could get used to holding one again since it has been so long.

Thank you

Ahem.

1) I have a daughter not a son

2) My child is almost three...not a baby.

3) My cousin has a 4 year old. My other cousin has a three year old and a six month old. I have a two year old and I am currently pregnant. We are all...every single one of us a child of one of your kids. Techinclly our kids are all your great grandkids. But since we are either step children or adopted we aren't really your grandkids right? Lady you just made or choice to keep our kids FAR away from you that much easier.

So no...no you may not use my kid to "practice you grandparenting skills"

I shouldn't let her get to me. But it still makes me just want to scream whenever she tries to get back into contact with me.

I want to just go off on her but alas...I will just delete and ignore the email.

vent over

ETA: What the hell? Nt sure why it posted under my old screename...this is gracie manor Maid *eyeroll* today is just not my day!

RockyTopVols

Week of AE is still going on?

Libby1978

I can't believe she sent you that email.  Whatacunt.

Gracey_Manor Maid

RockyTopVols:

Week of AE is still going on?

 

Ha! no. Just logged on under my old name accidently. I'm not intresting enough to be an AE.

RockyTopVols

Gracey_Manor Maid:

RockyTopVols:

Week of AE is still going on?

 

Ha! no. Just logged on under my old name accidently. I'm not intresting enough to be an AE.

 

Aww lol. Then in that case... what a horrible message! Although, I secretly practice my Parenting* skills on my nephew.  

*Skills I learn from the Parenting board, not real parenting skills.  

jorkz821

How about a simple "You have GOT to be kidding me."?

Gracey_Manor Maid

Only out of respect for my stepdad (her son) who is my second dad and beyond awsome and has ALWAYS treated my sister and I like his kids do I hold my tounge. Although he is pretty sick of her to. But...she is his mom. All of us "pretend" grandkids were just over her a long time ago. I bet you any thing she sent the same email to my cousins

mom2pottamus

Dear Stepgrandmother,

I would be happy to bring my daughter over for you.  Before we come, I will need to ask that you baby-proof the house, remove anything that you consider valuable into an area that we will not be in, and have maybe some coloring books or puzzles available for the two of you to play with together.

Being that she is almost 3, I must warn you that she may not be able to sit on your lap for long periods of time, and since she speaks will probably have a ton of questions for you.  We also need to be there before lunch since she turns into a monster when it gets too close to naptime

Really looking forward to catching up!

Love,

GMM

LoveBeingAWife33008

HilarityEnsued:

Dear Cruella,

I would be happy to bring my son over. There is a small hiccup though. I do not have a son. So there is that.

Have a nice life.

 

I like this one.

I WOULD say something. Eff her.

Gracey_Manor Maid

HA! these responses would be awsome! I wish I could just tell her off. I'm so horrible with confrontation though.

Wufroggy79

I wouldn't even dignify that with a reply.

Smootchy

HilarityEnsued:

Dear Cruella,I would be happy to bring my son over. There is a small hiccup though. I do not have a son. So there is that. Have a nice life. nbsp;

Perfect!

Seriously. What a weirdo. Did you tell your step dad about this yet, what was his take?

Gracey_Manor Maid

chapski:

HilarityEnsued:

Dear Cruella,I would be happy to bring my son over. There is a small hiccup though. I do not have a son. So there is that. Have a nice life. nbsp;

Perfect! Seriously. What a weirdo. Did you tell your step dad about this yet, what was his take?

My poor stepdad. he loves penny so much and he loves his nieces and nephews and their children. this has ALWAY been an issue with him his mom and his brother (father of my cousins who she also doesn't consider "real grandkids...because they are adopted) he actually stopped talking to her for a long time and they have just started in the last few years talking again. On the one hand I want to tell him but on the other I am not sure how to approch him on this because he does want to try and work things out with his mom. I think in his mind she might someday change (doubtful).He totally understands my feelings and not wantintg to be  around her or having my kid around her though and never pushes it. I know it just really makes him sad.