[tophcfa]

Our daughter told us we need to chill out and stop being so hyper critical of other people. We responded by criticizing the hell out of her.

[Ken D.]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Our daughter told us we need to chill out and stop being so hyper critical of other people. We responded by criticizing the hell out of her.

Good one!

[Ksnyder065]

I always say that my kids did a good job raising me!

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’m still shopping for clothes at 83 , I’m a Armani and Hugo Boss including my jeans and T shirts I only have one request of those who will inherit, please keep me well dressed even after I won’t notice anymore

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Wife and I threatened to leave everything to the Cat Society.
We now enjoy living in squalor and our senility in peace!

Luv it!

It sure is fun to mess with their heads to work things to our advantage.

For instance, I hate to shop for shoes. My daughter Boomette is a bit of a fashionista.

We have a family wedding coming up soon. I have found my dress, but I showed her the shoes I “plan” to wear. I knew those shoes would look quite hideous…….

Well, away she went and found several good choices for me — saved me a lot of time and aggravation.

She did not even realize that I pulled the same routine before a wedding a few years ago. She just thinks she has to save me from looking frumpy……….

Mwaaaa-ha-ha-ha

Boomer

[NewRealms]

Didn't you do that to your parents? Think about it. The cycle of life continues!

[davem4616]

There certainly are times when some of the kids call and they're asking more questions than they used to, but
we're now 1400 miles away from all of them.

I look at it as a special love from kids that actually care.

Yeah, I sometimes open the wrong cabinet, walk into a room and forget why I did it...but so what, it's just part of the natural aging process.

My wife has Alzheimer's ...THAT's a whole different level of cognitive loss

[asianthree]

Our kids and grands have never criticized about our lifestyle, our thoughts, or actions. Never correct us on something we may have missed or can’t remember. It would be an insult to do so. We would not do so in their life, so would not expect anything different

If they do have thoughts or comments, it is never to us. We raised them not to criticized, on what was not in their control. We have family discussions about small things, and major issues.

But every once in awhile you will here a Bless your heart ♥️ In one of their conversations, so they are not perfect.

[manaboutown]

Not at all with my children but the staff at the offices of physicians and dentists seem to treat me at age 80 somewhat as if I am in my second childhood. I find it amusing.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Luv it!

It sure is fun to mess with their heads to work things to our advantage.

For instance, I hate to shop for shoes. My daughter Boomette is a bit of a fashionista.

We have a family wedding coming up soon. I have found my dress, but I showed her the shoes I “plan” to wear. I knew those shoes would look quite hideous…….

Well, away she went and found several good choices for me — saved me a lot of time and aggravation.

She did not even realize that I pulled the same routine before a wedding a few years ago. She just thinks she has to save me from looking frumpy……….

Mwaaaa-ha-ha-ha

Boomer

What a great idea. Thank you will steal it.

[Tamarama]

Originally Posted by Travelingal702

Has anyone noticed that, as you age, your kids start to treat you like a child, or is it just me? When you forget something, they look at you as if you were demented. They start to make suggestions as to how you should dress, etc. Honestly, I've gotten along very well and now they are second-guessing me.

Yes, MY children in their 30’s do it to me, and I have caught myself doing to my Mom. Working on it, having some healthy discussions with kids and warning them they won’t like it when their kids do it to them. Strange though it is so common! It is unintentional disrespect, would love to hear how others handle it.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by Tamarama

Yes, MY children in their 30’s do it to me, and I have caught myself doing to my Mom. Working on it, having some healthy discussions with kids and warning them they won’t like it when their kids do it to them. Strange though it is so common! It is unintentional disrespect, would love to hear how others handle it.

I guess showing concern and love doesn't strike me as disrespect. Just the opposite.

Maybe unintended if you feel that way, so maybe a simple conversation that you don't like it would help?

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

At 72 I am starting to forget things. And my kids always laughed at how I dress - LOL!





Dementia is a generic term covering a lot of different types including Alzheimer's, lewd body dementia, etc etc. In my case one of the symptoms includes growing irritability. ( which is one reason I have to take vacations from here occasionally.)



PS: If your post was meant to be funny, or something, I apologize, it just struck a cord with me.

Question I'm not familiar with "lewd body dementia?" Does that mean we forget how to have sexual relations. Sorry I couldn't resist it's actually "Lewy" body dementia.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by B-flat

Question I'm not familiar with "lewd body dementia?" Does that mean we forget how to have sexual relations. Sorry I couldn't resist it's actually "Lewy" body dementia.

LOL!! Yeah, my bad, typo. My fingers don't always do what my brain tells them to any more - LOL!

[Dsalmiery]

Originally Posted by Travelingal702

Has anyone noticed that, as you age, your kids start to treat you like a child, or is it just me? When you forget something, they look at you as if you were demented. They start to make suggestions as to how you should dress, etc. Honestly, I've gotten along very well and now they are second-guessing me.

Nowadays - boys dress like girls and girls dress like boys. I'll stick to "the old way" to dress!