She is upset that she can't afford stuff for me and her 2 grandchildren. She acts okay sometimes, but I can tell she's not. I allready told her that it is just a present and that's not what Christmas is about anyway, but it did'nt seem to help much. My dad is taking x-tra days to go to work and my 15th B-day is 3 days after Christmas. Please help me help my mom.
2006-11-16 12:43:20 · 16 answers · asked by fombellgirl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Tell her this.....
That the greatest gift you and her 2 grandchildren can have, are HER! Every day is precious and we don't know what tomorrow will bring us....So lets cherish TODAY and that we have each other and tell her how precious, she is to you and the children....
2006-11-16 15:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that I can tell you is that the best way that you can help your mother is just to love her. The next thing is to maybe make up a list of things that you really would like to have that are very inexpensive and that you really would use. Maybe you can accidentally make sure she sees the without you knowing it. When she sees that you want some things I really won't cost very much and really enjoy them she might feel a lot better about at least getting you these things. I know that I cannot afford to get expensive things for my nieces and nephews either because I am not working so I usually try to find practical things that I know that they will really enjoy using. Good luck. And try to have a happy birthday.
2006-11-16 13:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by buddyl52 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her home made stuff is better than store bought stuff. Like she could make your favorite meal or something to that affect or just spend the day with you. Or if she is crafty she could make something from the heart like some RAG DOLLS for the grandchildren if they are girls or STICK PONIES for the boys these gifts will last a life time. Tell your mom that she has dune given you your present early and that it is LOVE and thats all you could ever ask for. And may God bless you and your family.
2006-11-16 13:30:02 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just reassure her that you love her very much. Tell her that you have everything you NEED, a safe warm home to come to, a loving set of parents who only wants the best for you. Tell her that you realize that times are hard and that money is tight but that having food, electricity, heat and water are just as important to you as they are to her. Tell her that just knowing that she would buy you something you want is enough present for now. As long as you can be together as a family and everyone is healthy is good enough for you. Most kids don't have half of what you have right now and would give anything to have what you have. You sound like a very loving child and I am sure your mother is very proud of you. Just let her know that you understand and that its alright. And give her a big hug for me too!! I am a mom too and have been in the same spot, it will get better.
2006-11-16 12:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by Bren 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We as parents want the best for our children. We want to give them the world and more and it hurts us deep inside when can't give our children the best specaily when they deserve it. Sweetie I can only say is continually tell her that you don't need the kind of present that money buys. What you could do is ask her to make you a special dinner, or give you and help make the recipe to something special like your favorite cake. Things like that. She will be more than happy to do so. You will be able to spend quality time with her and your mother will also get a gift a wonderful memories
2006-11-16 12:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by Missy_Eye's 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell your Mom you love her so much and the best christmas present in the whole world is to have a mother like her.....and give her this poem........it made my mom cry(as in cry of joy)good luck!!!:)
Mothers and Daughters
Mothers and daughters
Were daughters and mothers
Not so long ago.
We give and take
And take and give
Along time's endless row.
Love is passed
And love received
To be passed on again:
A precious heirloom
Twice, twice blessed,
A spiritual cardigan.
I'll put it on
And treasure it,
The me I have received,
And when the roles
Reverse again,
I'll have what I most need.
So may our love
Go on and on,
A hundred thousand years;
Mothers and daughters,
Daughters and mothers,
Through joys and other tears.
2006-11-16 13:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she may be upset about something else. Have a talk with her when you two are alone in the house and tell her that presents mean little to you, if she's very sad. You just want to see her happy and you'd like to know why she's upset. Tell her you'd like to help in any way you can.
2006-11-16 23:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by the_memory_of_ashes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your mother that her love is the best gift you could ever have! Maybe your mother is suffering from depression. Maybe you could ask her if she's sad all the time. If she is, then help her find a free clinic so she can be examined. If she's not depressed, then maybe you could suggest that she make cookies for the grandkids and wrap them up! Cookies are a great gift for children. She could make gingerbread men and dress them up! You could help her.
2006-11-16 13:16:13 · answer #8 · answered by Wiser1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's that upset about Christmas gifts? I don't think it's just that, sweetie. Your mom may be depressed about something, and she needs help. I would suggest talking to your dad about how your mom is acting lately, that you are worried about her, and that she needs counseling. Good luck.
2006-11-16 12:48:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a feeling there is more to this than you may know. It is very sweet you are concerned, but I think you just need to keep loving your mom the way you know how. Try doing sweet things for her that you may not usually do. . . . . . think real hard. Also, pray.
2006-11-16 13:28:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋