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Six month Visit by Step daughter and granddaughter

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Overlyanxious Mon 28-Oct-24 09:51:39

Two weeks ago my step daughter and our 4 year old granddaughter announced that they were coming for a visit. We were over the moon to spend precious time with our granddaughter, however it was then announced that they were staying for six months to escape the winter in Canada. I feel resentful that this wasn’t made clear before they travelled, and I’m at my wits end how to entertain a four year old on a daily basis as her mum WFH. OH still works part time so it’s down to me mostly. I managed to speak up about sharing meal prep. which has helped. But I miss my peace and quiet and days when I just want to chill and read or watch mindless tv. I’m trying to put on a happy face as my husband obviously delighted to have them here, and I’m also keeping up with my hobbies, but I’m still feeling resentful.

Gran32 Mon 04-Nov-24 10:45:05

She should have told you. And although it's not your responsibility to look after your granddaughter, a couple of days a week of getting to know her better might be just lovely 😊

Winniewit Tue 05-Nov-24 08:35:07

It's cheeky that she just assumed that you will look after your granddaughter while she works.
As other posters have said..I'd be telling when I'm available..when I'm NOT available and let her sort it out