Well that is the thing. Our daughters-in-law naturally have a strong relationship with their moms. They don’t know us. So, they’ll keep us informed, but when they just want to chat or seek an answer to a problem, the default relationship is with their moms.
I just miss the relationship I had.
That’s so true, Jem. My DIL certainly sees her mom on a regular basis. I guess it is the wives who pretty much make sure family ties are kept. My DIL is nice, and I’m glad she’s a good wife and mom. We’ve never had an unpleasant word between us. So I am grateful for what my son has....I just miss them. Every now and then I’ll call him and hint that I haven’t seen him for awhile. Usually I can count on a visit within a couple of days of that, but then I feel like I’m just getting a guilt visit.
So, I guess it’s just the way it is. I’ll just have to enjoy him when I see them. He’s always said to drop over any time, but I’m really not a dropper inner. Big sigh.