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Smyhouse · 12/03/2011 17:32

Am I being unreasonable in wishing my dear children would remember I have a smaller house than they have and that sometimes I will be grumpy about all the paraphernalia left with me. My house is chock full as it is and every time I sit down to declutter, have to fight my way through all the stuff they have left with me over the years.

Add to this, all the little kiddie stuff like cots and car seats and prams and highchairs.

Do other Grandparents have this problem? Feel as if my nice nature is being tested.

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grandmaagain · 12/03/2011 21:19

I am just grateful my children and granchild live nearby and that I can see them often to worry too much about clutter Smile

1944girl · 14/03/2011 17:37

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Smyhouse · 14/03/2011 20:23

Not so much clutter as several roomfuls.

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textualhealing · 14/03/2011 22:36

Yes! I have all that stuff here and they only live 3 miles away! It takes a bit of the shine off them visiting. I always feel as tough I have doen two full housework shifts - before they arrived and after they leave. It's actually hard work so I sympathise with you.

midlandsmumof4 · 18/03/2011 01:08

Am a very recent grandparent but can see where the op is coming from...Eldest son & family live less than half a mile away but come for evening meal at least once a week and Sunday lunch aswell. 2nd son & his partner & our gs have recently moved in with us so garage is full of their belongings. We have temporarily lost a bedroom & sitting room which we haven't really enjoyed yet. House is full of stuff baby things, I'm constantly baby sitting for my two GS which I love but I so,so miss my only GD who I haven't seen for nearly 2 years. Sad.

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