We very rarely see my family last time we saw them was over 6 months ago. Parents are retired they live just over an hour away. We decided we wanted a quiet Christmas just the four of us. It was lovely. We planned on seeing the grandparents on Boxing Day but they chose to spend the day with my brother which is absolutely fine.
Weeks ago my mum messaged me to say she hadn't seen the grandchildren for ages. I didn't respond as I didn't know what to say. We know they have been passed our town on way to a holiday so have had plenty of opportunities plus they have a lot of time on their hands.
Last week she messaged me saying she decided not to buy the children presents but would give them money as she has no ideas what to get them. If they spent time with them that would be good.
My eldest daughter found talking to my mum difficult on the phone everything she mentioned my mum was very negative. My mum doesn't even listen to what they have to say!!! My dad didn't even speak to his grandchildren.
I've tried to arrange a catch up over new year but they are going away. Why are families so difficult!!!!!