Ive asked and got told it would muck with their plans. Suggested i wait till my youngest start school and work around him

the last time i worked in catterick i did one night a week and one 5-9 shift i asked once if they could have the boys for the weekend (2 boys then) as my hubby was on exercise (first time in ages i had asked for a favour) they did it, but made such an issue of it that i ended up picking the kids up striahgt after a night shift (1 hour drive there and back) Hubby goes mad at them.
Mandy

I'm not surprised Mandy that your hubby goes mad. Still - it must be quite upsetting for you when they as good as saying they don't want to look after their own grandchildren, but look after your brother and sisters kids!

it gets me down especially at the moment, on the outside the village people think they are doting grandparents. I havent even bothered telling my parents about my eldest and the bullying . As they always have something to say about my siblings kids. sorry for moaning but i must admit ive had a few tonight as last night i did not sleep a wink with worry.
Mandy

Listen mand.....moan away! I'm all ears!

Thanks , ive not spoken to any one in days so have bottled up loads.
My eldest was in a foul mood at bedtime and started lashing out at me so evry thing is just mounting up. i finally calmed him down but it left me drained. i will be pleased when the kids go to scotland to escape to their other grandparents. I think we will all nedd the break.
Mandy

Are they going in school holidays?

Mine are going to Wales for a week to stay with MIL in hols.

MIL takes them for 2-3 weeks in the summer hols. they live on an island on the cliffs above the beach on an acre of land. the kids get so much fresh air and freedom. they have cousins of similar ages and just have a wild time . While i get to recharge my batteries back at home.
Mandy

ooh that sounds wonderful mandy. my MIL lives 5 mins from the beach...kids are down there every day walking the dog and playing in the sand...they love it!

When is your hubby back for your anniversary?

It is to be honest my inlaws despite the distance help me out more than my own parents who live less than 10 miles away from me.
just had a quick call from hubby he is in France with the old boys for the Somme commemoration. it was so brief but just hearing him has cheered me up. Soppy cow me man.
Mandy

That was good timing.....good to hear from him just when you need it! ahhh! mate!

He gets back on the 7th of july which is our anniversary.
Mandy

Just the boost i needed we normaly txt each other and speak at least once a day. Unfortunatly his mobile isn't working so i have to phone vodaphone to get him put on roaming.
Mandy

ahh thats not too far away now is it? how long is he back for?

Just the weekend will fly back to his unit tea time Sunday.
Mandy