Have to vent
 

Finally got a job that gives me more time off, like holidays I have never had before. So I planned some project to get done this weekend since the weather was going to be so nice. Back in December you all heard me say I had brought our daughter home, and the family is still living with us. Well on Saturday morning as I got up early and was taking a shower getting ready to head to the beach house, I was informed I was baby sitting all day and could not leave. I did mention I had plans, but was told I was being selfish. I stayed and did what Grandpa's do. Went down on Sunday and now I'm a day behind. Got a call this morning at the beach that I needed to be home in the early afternoon to baby sit again. I'm seeing a pattern here, since I'm the only one who has the weekends off, they are figuring I can baby sit, including my wife saying it. I love my grandchildren, but need my weekends to get things done. No one else is helping me out. So Im I wrong in my thinking? May be I need to do more for a while. Sorry for the long post.

On a side note, you see what a 55 pound dog does to your house and yard. Plus my daughter and family have taken over every room in the house, and when I try to say something my wife tells me to put a lid on it. You have to remember I have been on the road for the last 30 years and my wife is the queen of the house. Lol

No your not wrong. Calling you selfish. What is that.

Clue them in who's child it is. They knew you were busy and took advantage of you.

My kid is 7 and he never been with grandma. Unless grandma wants to do something. She calls and makes plans.

One of us takes care of him at all times. We tag team it. Kinda what parents do.

I think your daughter should plan better for child care and not rely on you .

Time to put your foot down. A guy needs time off from family.

I don't think you're wrong. Just because they live with you doesn't mean you've become their babysitter. They should be grateful you're providing a place to stay. I can see babysitting on occasion, if they ask, not demand and when you have time. I think I would let them know exactly how you feel.

You are a more patient man than I am Ray. I would have already blown up and told everyone to kiss my ass. My mother gets very demanding at times, and unfortunately - I've had to be short with her and put my foot down. I don't deal well with anyone trying to boss me around or take me for granted.

All that said, I'm not the best one to give advice... however I find that "think faster than you speak" works best for me in most situations.

I'm trying to be patient, but I like having my free time since the kids had all moved out. Plus right now we have two house stuff into one. Can hardly move through the house it seems. I like a neat clean house.

I would go with.....I found you a baby sitter...here is the number...see you guys later.

What he said ^ :D