New Job, No Pay,Great Benifits

@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
United States
August 16, 2011 8:11am CST
As of yesterday i became the official 'PICKER-UPPER' of my grandson at school. This means i get to to see him everyday,. My DIL started a new job so i got lucky. Do any of u get to pick your grands up at school?
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@gjax57 (897)
• United States
16 Aug 11
Nope, i'd have to go 110 miles to do so and with the gas prices the way they are that would be rediculous hahahaha.....hey she should give you a little something for your time :)
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. She doesn't owe me a thing. I'm glad for the privalege of getting him every day. Hope u are feeling better.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
i HOPE U WILL HAVE SOME SOON. wISH U were closer to your grands.I find them very special, lol.
• United States
17 Aug 11
I have grandsons but they are all grown up and there are no great grands yet. They all live away from me anyway... one is in Mississippi... I wish to see some great grands, but none are on the horizon yet.
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@marguicha (223825)
• Chile
16 Aug 11
I´m very glad for you, Jo, as I know how much you love your grandson. I´m not doing much these days besides straying at home of going to the hospital for chemo as I was diagnosed a lymphoma some months ago. In fact, this last weekend I saw, after almost 2 months, my little granddaughter. She had a cold so she could not be brought for a visit. She is walking and she is not yet a year old. I´m proud and had the best weekend
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 11
Thank u & thanks for responding. I'm sorry u are not well. Hope the chemo gets rids of your problem.I know u missed seeing that little girl of yours. Grands are soooo special.Take care of yourself & hope u feel better soon.
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@marguicha (223825)
• Chile
17 Aug 11
I have at least 5 more months with chemo and then we´ll see. But I´m accepting it. I have had a very good life and I´m surrounded by loving people. You can´t ask for more.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
I hope when the 5 months are up u will be cancer free. Said a prayer for u. GOOD LUCK & BEST WISHES.
• United States
16 Aug 11
CONGRATULATIONS! I am sure this makes you both happy. Where is the new baby? I use to take care of two of my grandchildren when they were little. I remember my grandson asking me one day "Grandma, is your job taking care of us so our moms can work?"
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. I'm very happy to pick him up. He's such a sweetie. The baby goes to daycare.She's a sweetie to.Grands are sooo special.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
16 Aug 11
Congratulations for landing yourself in a great job which, am sure, you've been looking forward to the opportunity to be with your grandson everyday. He is no doubt delighted and proud to have you fetch him from school everyday.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 11
Hi Zandi, thanks for responding. I think we are both pretty happy about this.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
16 Aug 11
Awww that's great..No, I ca't pick up my grandkids because I have no car, but even if I did, my daughter wouldn't want me near her kids.. I do wish my own son had a grandparent who could pick him up from school, because one of my problems is if I got a job, my son would come home to an empty house sometimes if my husband or I couldn't get home in time..
• United States
16 Aug 11
Well I believe he is old enough, he is 9, and it wouldn't be for long, maybe an hour at the most, but still it makes me uneasy..
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
It would make me very uneasy.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. I hope your son doesn't have to do that. I wouldn't want ryan to go home to an empty house.
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@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
20 Aug 11
hi dear Antiquelady I am sure Ryan will love that and so will you. Thats really great news. Will he get home with you or do you bring him to his home? Either way this will be a special time for the both of you for sure.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
20 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. I bring him to my house.I think he's as pleased as i am. Happy weekend to u.
• Lippstadt, Germany
20 Aug 11
thought so that the two of you are super happy about you picking him up from school now. woo hooo..... have a great weekend as well.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Thanks, dEAR. lOVE HIM COMING EVERY DAY.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
30 Aug 11
I am sure your job will be a fulfilling one! I will probably be getting him off of the bus soon, but won't have to pick him up.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
30 Aug 11
tHANKS FOR RESPONDING. iT IS VERY FULFILLING. i LOVE THAT LITTLE BOY SOOOO MUCH.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
16 Aug 11
oh yup I have but then she lives with me so she is with me all the time!
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
16 Aug 11
yessssssss
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. U are both blessed to have each other.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
16 Aug 11
I unerstand what you mean. I have not seen my daughter in over a month. she chooses not to come around. She is going to have our first grandbaby next month. I will probably never see it either. Enjoy!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
tHANKS FOR RESPONDING. i'M SOO SORRY YOUR DAUGHTER IS TREATING U THAT WAY. i CAN CERTAINLY RELATE, MY OLDEST SON HAS BEEN TREATING ME THE SAME WAY FOR A LONG TIME. hE HAS A 4 YEAR OLD THAT I BARELY EVER SEE. I don't understand the reason & i bet u don't either. Maybe when the baby gets here she will have a change of heart. I sure hope she does.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Thanks Epicure, u made alot of good points as usual.
@epicure35 (2814)
• United States
21 Aug 11
stephcjh and antique, I refer you to II Timothy 3:1-5 re today's "last generations" of "adults" and I use the term adult loosely. "Lovers of self, disobedient to parents, having no natural affection, unholy, blasphemers, etc." I, too, know the agony all too well. Perhaps we are the last generation of "grandparents" who understand anything about God's wisdom and order. Family breakdown, school indoctrination against God and parental authority, Hollywood/media, and other satanic/evil forces have had their influence over too many impressionable young minds and have worked to pervert them. The Casey Anthony case epitomizes the perversion and ignorance of truth and justice of today's generations. "Woe to those who call good evil and evil good". My heart aches for every precious, innocent little one everywhere subjected to the murder and mayhem they face, even in the womb, and at the hands of "adults" who don't even care to understand that "children are a gift from God".
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
23 Aug 11
It is great that you're helping your daughter in law with her child care issues while she tries to work. This will be very beneficial for her family. I wish you were my MIL.. as I could use the same kind of help so that I could get a full time day job.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
24 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. It's the least i can do for her & it's a pleasure to me to have him. I would be glad to be your mil & i would help u every way i could. I had 2 mil's & they were both good to me. Wish i could say the same about their sons.lol
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Aug 11
that is the regular work of my wife Jo. and for years, she has been doing this with our kids. i thought it had already ended when patrick first went to school but after another years, here comes zay again. and mind you, with zay are two more nieces she has to send and pick up at school.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
23 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. I'm enjoying every minute of it.
@celticeagle (168369)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Aug 11
I had guardianship of my granddaughter for a dozen years from the time she was about four until she was sixteen. I got her up, fed her and took her to daycare until she got into school. She came home on the bus most days but after she got into junior high and high school I would occasionally have to go pick her up from school because she refused to work. Sure glad those days are over.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. U were very good to do that. I hope i never have to do that for more reasons than one.
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@celticeagle (168369)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Aug 11
It took its toll on me that is for sure.
@epicure35 (2814)
• United States
16 Aug 11
It surely is a blessing to see one's grandchildren every day! It is important as well to ensure his safety within the "system'. As an educator over a period of 40 years, I can assure you that it is necessary to be vigilant over what he is being taught, so discuss it with him each day. It is both my "professional" and personal opinion that, if at all possible, you endeavor to homeschool him in order to ensure that he is getting an education rather than an indoctrination, as well as ensuring safety.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
It sure is a blessing. Thanks for your response & your suggestions. I am not smart enough to home school him & besides he thinks i'm just his play pretty, lol. He is a good student & i hope he stays that way. My son & dil have done a great job w/him. They have taught him manners & how to behave & i'm so thankful they have.He shows me his work everyday & does his homework as soon as he gets here if he has any then we play.He has told me every day about some child that did not do their homework. What sorry parents he must have.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Aug 11
I love your responses. UR intelligence really comes through in your responses. I was sooo glad when my 2nd son graduated . I had a great concern for him in high school. I dread my grandson getting there there is sooo much meaness that goes on. He battled a bully all of last school year & the little brat has started in w/him again. My son has already written a note & it was just the 2nd week of school.Thankfully my son is interested in my grandson. So many parents aren't. That's such a shame when the parents aren't.
@epicure35 (2814)
• United States
18 Aug 11
You don't have to be spectacularly "smart" to homeschool. Most programs are already laid out for you on computer and all supplies are provided in the best programs. Additionally there is a supervising credentialled teacher provided for each student. It's not just the academics, but rather the political indoctrinizing that is of concern; it's far more worrisome than just not doing homework, but the across the nation teachers' union greed, lack of academic standard, teachers cheating on standardized test scores, and indoctrination of children re mandatory radical agendas. To me, it is an issue of safety at all levels, from physical to emotional, psychological, spiritual.
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• United States
17 Aug 11
Hi Anti! I'm so happy for you. I remember some posts where you were a bit sad because you didn't get to see too much of your grandson. I'm glad that things have worked out where you now can see him every day. I know you enjoy that and I bet he does too. I bet you have cookies for him too...I wanna come!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Aug 11
U are going to have a very long walk, lol.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
Hello, Thanks for responding. U know i'm loving my new job. Come on up here, we will share our goodies w/u.
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• United States
18 Aug 11
Okay Anti! I'm on my way out the door.. I'm walking.. so I might be a little late..hehe. I want chocolate Chip! Keep the milk cold!
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@chertsy (3798)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Since I'm to young to have grands, I used to pick my oldest up from school each day and also dropped her off. It was a good and bad thing. I liked the time we spent together, but I didn't like the gas used to do it twice a day, 5 days a week. When she got in the first grade, we decided it was time for her to ride the bus. I would walk with her to the bus stop, and be waiting for her when the bus came. Even now that she's 15, I still go outside and wait with her.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. Good moms do things like that.
@mayka123 (16604)
• India
19 Aug 11
I do pick up my grandson from the baby sitter sometimes though very rarely. Sometimes on a Saturday after office hours I pick him up and keep him at my place for a couple of hours till my daughter comes from work and picks him up.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. Grands are sooo special. I'm really enjoying having him every day. He's a sweetheart.
@Humbug25 (12540)
18 Aug 11
Hi ya ANTIQUELADY Ah that's great news haha. My mum works as a volunteer at her local theatre, they pay her travelling expenses and she can get free tickets for some shows which me and my boys have certainly benefitted from in the past and no doubt will do in the future, good ole mum!! haha
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. Mom's come in handy sometimes, lol.
@hmkoct5 (2065)
• United States
17 Aug 11
You seem very happy about your new job. I'm sure it will be wonderful for you to see your grandson everyday. I don't have grandchildren yet, but I used to pick my sons up at school, when they were much younger. I didn't do it very often because they took the bus most days. But, they always loved it when I picked them up. It was a nice change and we got to see each other sooner. I miss those years.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
Thanks for responding. I am very happy. I know what u mean about missing those years, i do to.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
17 Aug 11
This is wonderful for you both. I know that you are happy and I am sure that Ryan will be over the moon to see you daily. I do occasionally pick up my eldest GD from school but only occasionally. I used to do it more often but her mother now works for herself with her own business out of home so she mostly does it. Enjoy this experience with him as you will become even closer to each other. I am so happy for you Blessings
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Aug 11
Thank for your sweet respnse as always. It is a great new job. We are having a big time. He's a sweetie. Hope all is well w/u.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
22 Aug 11
That's great! You get to see him everyday! I haven't grandchildren to pick up yet..but I am sure that when I do, I will want to be as involved as possible.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Good morning , Jen. thanks for responding. Am loving every minute he's here.I hope when the time comes u will enjoy your grands as much as i do.