Grandfather Vent

beeeyotch · May 2011

My grandfather is driving me crazy. (backstory: when I was born my mother was single until I was 6 and we lived with my grandparents. So they were like my parents. Especially my "Papa". Since my grandmother passed away and my family moved to TX my grandfather and I have become even closer) Ever since I moved here, he calls me like every other day just to chat-which he didnt do when I lived half a mile from him. When he calls he just says "How's the job? Hows the apartment?" or "whats the weather like?"

UGH. Nothing really changes from day to day. I might work 15 minutes more one day, or have an extra patient, but other than that I go to work, look at teeth, come back to my empty apartment. I think he expects it to be this new exciting life (and it is) but not in the way he's thinking. Its endearing that he wants to know all about my life but I get tired of telling him my every day in detail. I know he misses me and I miss him too. Ok now that I got that off my chest I feel better.

PS. Please dont think for one minute I take him for granted. I love my grandfather and appreciate him in my life, I just get frustrated with him sometimes.

MarylandWed · May 2011

i understand. maybe just laugh and say "grandpa, if you keep calling me every other day i'm not going to have anything to tell you!" hopefully he'll get the hint.

karebear304 · May 2011

H's dad calls him every day too and he does get annoyed by it. He started just not answering the phones sometimes. I know that you only have certain amount of time with your family and no extra day is guaranteed, but sometimes you just need a break. I think MD's suggestion is a great one.

beeeyotch · May 2011

MarylandWed:
i understand. maybe just laugh and say "grandpa, if you keep calling me every other day i'm not going to have anything to tell you!" hopefully he'll get the hint.

Good Idea! I just try to change the subject to something other than what we talk about every other day LOL

MarylandWed · May 2011

or maybe set up specific times to talk. you can blame it on not wanting to miss his call and being busy. then set up the calls for two times a week so then it's not every other day. it's obvious you love your grandpa but if you are finding the calls annoying then you are not enjoying your time with him. it's better to have quality over quantity. good luck!

MadameD517 · May 2011

I think you're right, he is just missing you. My Grandma is the same way. To avoid the same conversation every phone call with my Grandma I just try to bring up new topics to discuss so you don't have to go over your day in detail. Good luck, it's good that you're patient and appreciate having him.

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