Parenting the second time around...
By Mike Summers
@BCRMike (355)
Vanderhoof, British Columbia
November 14, 2011 10:21am CST
I and my wife are parenting our grandson. And this is my turn to stay home and raise him. I have MS and can't work.
Despite the rewards that come with the job, I have concluded the job can be best put in two words...
MOTHERHOOD SUCKS.
Not all the time mind you. But sometimes. 8-]
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5 responses
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
17 Nov 11
I know huh? And then they grow up and raise some more havoc!!!!! You gotta take all the golden nuggets when you get. My 19-year-old actually sent me a text message the other day to ask if I made it home all right. I'll take it. 
Of course, you and the wife, are doing it again! Kudos to you, my friend.
Of course, you and the wife, are doing it again! Kudos to you, my friend. @BCRMike (355)
• Vanderhoof, British Columbia
17 Nov 11
Thanks Debby.
I am the most blessed guy in the world this time.
MS has offered me the greatest gift a guy can have.
Bread winner to the first batch, and full time grandfather (father figure because the sperm donor is nowhere to be seen.)
I am home with Jason every day, and miss him despite the fact that he makes me crazy lots. Haha
As much as he is more grown up than most kids, I try to let him be a kid too. It's a funny relationship we have. But I wouldn't trade it. For anything, even my health. Even a miraculous healing if I had to choose it...
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
17 Nov 11
Parenting can be a very tough job and can take almost all of our precious time. But the joy of seeing the child that we had taken care had grown-up is a very joyful moment. At this moment, i am still parenting my son who is still at a tender age of 5. Everyday, seems very challenging for me since he is quite fussy person. But, i am still enjoying all these moments since it had changed my life a lot.
@BarBaraPrz (50538)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
14 Nov 11
You may be right.
How would I know?
I don't have kids.
There I didn't go.
@jaiho2009 (39140)
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
You have to choice for the meantime, but be one :)
I know motherhood is the best job in the world and not everyone loves it.
@WakeUpKitty (8691)
• Netherlands
14 Nov 11
Well I can only agree with that and this is not even your kid.
I am parenting around I think for the 3rd time and all my kids.
Eldest 2 27 and 26, next one 21 and the youngest two 8 and just 6 years old.
Already told my daughter that granny is not at home if she becomes a mother to babysit till the end.
