Grandma of 13! What a blessing!

Omg yes what a blessing! But I bet it gets crazy lol.

Glad it was helpful!!

Thank you so much 😊

Husbands can be the worst! Lol I’ve had to hide things in the garbage. But I will admit he’s got better! Ha

@@amandacosta5373 I did that with Halloween candy! A handful in the trash every time right before I’d take it out. Nobody noticed. Nobody missed it. So we’re planning a family Halloween party instead of trick or treating this year. I can’t wait!

🤣😭I'm with ya!!! I ask nowadays and usually just give money so they can made decisions for their home. So, We have a bin for the Grands at my house. They don't come as often, either....but, I try to do activities instead and usually always have. I try not to take it personal... I'd like to have some of the things back if!!! It's such an honor to be Grandparents....

As a mom of 5 little girls I can say a couple things here. First of all, we absolutely love my parents and cherish every moment we have with them. Next, I try to snap a photo of my girls floor when we are doing room cleanups so I can share them with my mom. She has to see what I’m dealing with. The last thing I’d want is for her to waste her money and time selecting gifts that aren’t a good fit or we just simply don’t need. Also I’d hate for my children to grow up in a home that is stuffed with possessions and impossible to clean or enjoy fully. I’ve encouraged my mom to select much smaller gifts. My girls each have bookshelves that they use as dollhouses and she now gives them tiny little trinkets that are super special. They can each have a small box of 100s of tiny dollhouse sized items that take hardly any room at all and spark many memories. In the end the stuff just doesn’t matter. It’s time spent together that is important and stuff often just gets in the way. 💕

Amy Noel I do understand what you’re saying. It’s fun for a grandma to make and buy things for grandchildren, but moderation is good in all things.

Children don’t need you to buy them things, just spend time with them. If it irritates you then keep the toy at your house and deal with the mess when the kids come over. I can guarantee the mom of your grandkids is just as irritated at the mess you are adding to in her home. Sorry if that is harsh but I deal with this from well meaning family but they aren’t in my house each day picking up all the toys and clothes and clutter. It’s overwhelming.

@@atroy1983 I agree 👍

Thank you so much!

I don’t think any parent disagrees with you. But most children have too many things and DON’T take good care of them. If mom is the one picking up constantly then she has every right to get rid of stuff that is tossed on the floor. I doubt there is a parent out there who would go into a child’s neatly organized belongings and throw them away!

Avocado plants! My daughter is obsessed with them and has them all over the house.

@@ouroilyhouse Nice. My 8 year old son has been growing one now for about a year and a half