Watching My Little Cousins
By slund2041
@slund2041 (3314)
United States
November 4, 2015 5:08am CST
My cousin asked me to watch her two children for a couple of hours while she visited her sister in Aurora. Her sister is there for awhile because they have her on suicide watch. It is sad that so many people are hurting and feel helpless with life. While it appears that people are happy, and enjoying life sometimes they feel hopeless.
My husband and I went and picked up the children (ages 5 & 7) and took them to MacDonald's for dinner and to let them play on the playground.
We enjoyed visiting with the kids. We had not seen them in awhile because I have so much going on in my life right now. We use to keep the children almost daily. It was good to see the children again. 
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
5 Nov 15
It was fun to spend time with the children again. It was a short time, but it was nice to see them. I just wished the situation was different. i feel so bad for everyone involved.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Nov 15
@slund2041 It's got to be hard.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Nov 15
@slund2041 Yes, I followed it. That is a very sad situation. I hope she's getting some help - counseling, or something.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
20 Nov 15
I am glad I got a chance to spend a little time with them. I hope to do so again soon.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
22 Nov 15
@JudyEv My mother had three children, and none of us has gave her grandchildren. I think she is fine with it now, but I remember when she wanted grandchildren bad. I have gave her a grand-kitty, and my brother has gave her a grand-dog.
My husband has two granddaughters but we never get to see them. 
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@JudyEv (340205)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 15
@slund2041 We will not be having grandchildren so we enjoy interacting with our grand-nieces and nephews.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
20 Nov 15
It does seem like a lot of people are having a lot of depressing happening to them right now. I think people are feeling the money crunch bad right now. Hopefully 2016 will be a better year for everyone.
@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
20 Nov 15
I do miss them. I was suppose to kept them all summer long, but my mother was sudden sick and took care of her. She was having terrible seizures.
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
12 Nov 15
I hope everything works out for her sister, Stacey! I am sure she was very grateful you would/could watch her children while she was busy!
Uhm... just curious, but Aurora... Where? I know there are Aurora's in several states, but that strikes close to home for me, ma'am... I live in Missouri.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
5 Nov 15
Despite the sad reason, I am glad that you are able to take care of the kids and see them again.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
5 Nov 15
We did have a good time with the kids. They are such sweet children, and have been through so much in their short life. There parents divorce will be final mid December. I hate that it is happening right before Christmas. It seems like both parents have someone else now. You know all of that is hard on the children.
It is actually the kids dad that is my cousin. The kids and their mom moved in with their mom's sister. She is the one who tried to kill herself and now in Aurora. So much for those babies to deal with.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
8 Nov 15
@slund2041 - I hate it when kids have to suffer because of their parents. There is so much pain in the world.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
20 Nov 15
@DeborahDiane I often wonder if the children's parents gave them any though when they thought it was a good idea to divorce.
@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
6 Nov 15
It is good you can help the family out this way. I know it felt good to see the kids.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
5 Nov 15
nice that you get to see the kids though under sad circumstances. Hope your cousin's sister comes through her despair ok
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
5 Nov 15
I hope she recovers and can live a happy life again. It is so sad.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Nov 15
I hope that your other cousin is able to find meaning in her life and I can well imagine how happy it made you to see the kids again.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
5 Nov 15
I think her sister has been under too much stress, and cannot deal with everything in her life.
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@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
8 Nov 15
I could imagine adorable kids there. Good you have visited them again.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
20 Nov 15
I did have a good time with the babies. I love those children.
