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Sandra
Imagine you have a 13-yr old teenage daughter. You see her once a year. You call her on a regular basis, but she doesn't seem to be interested in your conversation. She never calls you on your birthday, on Father's Day or any other holiday. She has a stepfather who she considers like a father. (He's known her since she was 2). When she does come and visit, she doesn't appear to be interested in your conversations. She will turn her head when you talk to her. She admits to you that she doesn't care much for you or your family. You buy her music cd's, books ($80 worth of gifts.)Then, you get a text from her out of the blue, asking a $200 game gadget of some sort and when she gets the gift, you finally hear "I Love you dad!" Your wife tells you that your daughter is using you and loves you when you buy her gifts. You tell your wife she's jealous and wife gets upset because she is trying to open your eyes and she meant no harm. Your wife reminds you how she suggested to get your toddler an indoor playground and you made suggestions to take the toddler to the park or to McDonald's. then your wife gets upset and tells you that some kids are favored more than others. You don't get to see your two sons (toddler & infant) because you travel for business.
What do you think of the situation?
I mean, if you were the father of this teenager, what would you do?
Do you think the wife over reacted?
Answer
The daughter sounds very ungrateful, but who wouldn't take gifts? It's not her fault she was raised with another man, or that she only sees her biological father once a year. The father sounds like he's trying to buy his daughter's love, but it's obviously not working if she only "loves" him when it's convenient. The father loves his daughter, and sounds like he'd do anything for her. I'd stop buying her gifts, and become more involved in her life not only phone calls. The wife didn't overreact. she's just trying to look out for him because she loves him. of course she's going to get upset if the father doesn't seem as interested in her children like he is with his daughter who she feels couldn't care less about him. I hope that helps Good Luck Xoxo
The daughter sounds very ungrateful, but who wouldn't take gifts? It's not her fault she was raised with another man, or that she only sees her biological father once a year. The father sounds like he's trying to buy his daughter's love, but it's obviously not working if she only "loves" him when it's convenient. The father loves his daughter, and sounds like he'd do anything for her. I'd stop buying her gifts, and become more involved in her life not only phone calls. The wife didn't overreact. she's just trying to look out for him because she loves him. of course she's going to get upset if the father doesn't seem as interested in her children like he is with his daughter who she feels couldn't care less about him. I hope that helps Good Luck Xoxo
What did you get for your baby shower?
*Elli's Ma
I would like to know what you ladies got for your baby showers if you had on?. What was the most useful item? What was the least useful? The best and thorough list gets 10 pts. Thanks a bunch!
Answer
The Best Gifts:
Diapers!!
Baby Care Items: Tear-Free Shampoo, Baby Bath, Washcloths, Wipes, Diaper Cream....
Swing: Battery Operated
Vibrating Bouncy Chair
Lullabye CD (You can find some great contemporary ones....I danced with my girls to soothe them when they were babies at bedtime and we still do this every night at bedtime and they are 3 and 4!). The gift of music is a GREAT gift!
Hooded Towels: These are great for keeping baby warm after bathime and you can keep the hood on them while you get them dressed.
Onesies and Socks: You can never have too many because the onesies will get stained and the socks have a mysterious way of going missing!
Receiving Blankets: You can use them to swaddle, as portable diaper changing stations, as burp cloths, to clean up a mess....VERY VERSATILE!
Diaper Bag: A great diaper bag is a must!
Personalized Items: Not only are these simply very nice things to have....a personalized blanket, diaper bag, tote or cap will never accidentally go home with another child at daycare, moms group or the family function. A big blanket with baby's name will grow with them through toddler-hood, too!
Travel system is nice.....but I think only the one registered for or that mommy and daddy wants is the way to go on this high-ticket item! (Travel system is the car seat and stroller combo!)
Nursery set/Bedding set....once again this is a very nice item to get at the shower if the giver goes with the one the parents chose! The nursery set sets the tone for the ENTIRE nursery and mom and dad should be the ones to pick this one out!
Snugli or Baby Wrap: There is nothing better than being able to grocery shop or go for a walk at the mall with your hands free! Baby simply loves being close to mom and these carriers are the perfect way to lull baby to sleep and still be able to get all your things done!
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Gifts that were......not needed
Diaper Genie: Poop smells like poop. Poop in a cool plastic container with scented liners smells like.....Scented Poop? Skip the genie and just take those diapers to the tough kitchen trashcan and throw your trash out a couple of times a day!
Boppy: I never could get the hang of the boppy. It looked cool but I found a big king sized pillow to be much easier and better to manipulate for the PERFECT position when bottle feeding AND breast feeding.
Fancy Outfits: Too many of these will have you wasting days spot treating all those blowout/spitup/food stains. One or two is fine but too many of these and they'll never get worn!!
Diaper Stacker: The new mom has enough to do without having to make the unused diapers look pretty in the stacker.
Heartbeat Sound Gizmos: I tried doing this with my fussy 2nd daughter....it never worked. They want to be close to mommy and the heartbeat sound thing is convincing but, in our case, a no go. Save your dollars!
Pastel Mobiles: Research says babies are much more interested in BRIGHT COLORS....so pastel mobiles with just plush animals hanging down aren't going to be very interesting to the little one!
Mattress Covers: Baby had a leak at 2am.....that mattress cover is going to have to come off as well as the sheet. After getting the NEW one on and then trying to wrestle on the sheet on top of that....mom and dad are going to figure out that the crib mattress is VINYL and that the mattress cover, really, isn't neccesary. Baby is going to be perfectly happy on just the sheet! Just make sure to wipe down the mattress with a baby-friendly cleanser everytime sheets are changed!
______________________-
Hope that helped!
The Best Gifts:
Diapers!!
Baby Care Items: Tear-Free Shampoo, Baby Bath, Washcloths, Wipes, Diaper Cream....
Swing: Battery Operated
Vibrating Bouncy Chair
Lullabye CD (You can find some great contemporary ones....I danced with my girls to soothe them when they were babies at bedtime and we still do this every night at bedtime and they are 3 and 4!). The gift of music is a GREAT gift!
Hooded Towels: These are great for keeping baby warm after bathime and you can keep the hood on them while you get them dressed.
Onesies and Socks: You can never have too many because the onesies will get stained and the socks have a mysterious way of going missing!
Receiving Blankets: You can use them to swaddle, as portable diaper changing stations, as burp cloths, to clean up a mess....VERY VERSATILE!
Diaper Bag: A great diaper bag is a must!
Personalized Items: Not only are these simply very nice things to have....a personalized blanket, diaper bag, tote or cap will never accidentally go home with another child at daycare, moms group or the family function. A big blanket with baby's name will grow with them through toddler-hood, too!
Travel system is nice.....but I think only the one registered for or that mommy and daddy wants is the way to go on this high-ticket item! (Travel system is the car seat and stroller combo!)
Nursery set/Bedding set....once again this is a very nice item to get at the shower if the giver goes with the one the parents chose! The nursery set sets the tone for the ENTIRE nursery and mom and dad should be the ones to pick this one out!
Snugli or Baby Wrap: There is nothing better than being able to grocery shop or go for a walk at the mall with your hands free! Baby simply loves being close to mom and these carriers are the perfect way to lull baby to sleep and still be able to get all your things done!
______________
Gifts that were......not needed
Diaper Genie: Poop smells like poop. Poop in a cool plastic container with scented liners smells like.....Scented Poop? Skip the genie and just take those diapers to the tough kitchen trashcan and throw your trash out a couple of times a day!
Boppy: I never could get the hang of the boppy. It looked cool but I found a big king sized pillow to be much easier and better to manipulate for the PERFECT position when bottle feeding AND breast feeding.
Fancy Outfits: Too many of these will have you wasting days spot treating all those blowout/spitup/food stains. One or two is fine but too many of these and they'll never get worn!!
Diaper Stacker: The new mom has enough to do without having to make the unused diapers look pretty in the stacker.
Heartbeat Sound Gizmos: I tried doing this with my fussy 2nd daughter....it never worked. They want to be close to mommy and the heartbeat sound thing is convincing but, in our case, a no go. Save your dollars!
Pastel Mobiles: Research says babies are much more interested in BRIGHT COLORS....so pastel mobiles with just plush animals hanging down aren't going to be very interesting to the little one!
Mattress Covers: Baby had a leak at 2am.....that mattress cover is going to have to come off as well as the sheet. After getting the NEW one on and then trying to wrestle on the sheet on top of that....mom and dad are going to figure out that the crib mattress is VINYL and that the mattress cover, really, isn't neccesary. Baby is going to be perfectly happy on just the sheet! Just make sure to wipe down the mattress with a baby-friendly cleanser everytime sheets are changed!
______________________-
Hope that helped!
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