So, my oldest spent his spring break with my sister (his Nanny) and her husband, about two hours away. They went to the zoo, stayed up late watching cartoons, fished in the pond behind her house, visited every park they could find, and pretty much whatever else B wanted to do. My sister went above and beyond to give him a true spring break, and I love her so much for that. She goes above and beyond for both of my boys, always finding a way to spoil them. They love that she gets on the floor and plays with them all day. Of course, they are going to be a little more spoiled to her; she gives them her undivided attention.

Tell me why our mom, who lives ten minutes from me and has NEVER asked for him to go spend some time with her like that, was but hurt and acted offended. She made these sly comments to me every time I went over this week. My youngest one loves her to death, because she cuddles him all day. My oldest...not so much. He only really gives attention to those who give him their attention, and I don't feel like I should force him to do otherwise. She acts offended towards him if he doesn't want to sit with her or hug her, and says things like "..well, I didn't wanna hug you anyway.." or "..fine, I'll get a little boy who hugs me to come play at my house..".

End rant, on that note. How many mama's have these same issues? What do you do about family members like this? They don't show your kids love but expect them to know who they are and love them.