tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post6617185384728774725..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE - WE'RE THE "SANDWICH GENERATION"Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59360184163386627942017-02-23T22:06:18.552+08:002017-02-23T22:06:18.552+08:00I know - it's all changed so much in the last ...I know - it's all changed so much in the last decade Dee - we still run around trying to keep everyone happy, and the next generation doesn't feel at all responsible to do the same - maybe they're smarter than us?!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-521042054477040292017-02-23T22:04:50.787+08:002017-02-23T22:04:50.787+08:00Thanks so much for stopping by and I can see you g...Thanks so much for stopping by and I can see you get the whole caught in the middle thing. It seems like we dance to the tune of everyone else and nobody dances to ours!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-84211446131005908972017-02-23T21:05:33.590+08:002017-02-23T21:05:33.590+08:00Kids of today are not like we were as kids, young ...Kids of today are not like we were as kids, young adults of today are not like we were as young adults. I know some young adults that you have to get an appointment to go visit them! Thanks Leanne from Grammy Dee, #WednesdayAIM #LinkUp #BlogParty, social media shared. Dee | GrammysGrid.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444651579536459274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-11433593475689541542017-02-23T01:25:05.542+08:002017-02-23T01:25:05.542+08:00I sometimes want to rip those stupid phones out of...I sometimes want to rip those stupid phones out of their hands & grind them under my heels. GRRRR. And, on the other side of the coin, why do our parents forget that the roads run both ways (and THEY are retired!), as do the phone lines!<br /><br />I came to visit through Wednesdays AIM link party; hope you'll find time to stop by the 4Shoes when you have some time. Mrs Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636736944375337989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-40084082153961876902017-02-21T18:53:31.740+08:002017-02-21T18:53:31.740+08:00Maybe it will do a turn around Kirsty and kids wil...Maybe it will do a turn around Kirsty and kids will notice what they've missed by not having to be responsible for their parents' happiness (I doubt it though!) I think you'll be getting texts for your birthday instead of cards :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38721945559560020072017-02-21T18:52:24.294+08:002017-02-21T18:52:24.294+08:00I'm so glad you and your husband "got it&...I'm so glad you and your husband "got it" Bev - sometimes it's nice to know that I'm not the only one feeling left by the side of the road while still juggling the responsibility of being a good daughter, mother, sister etcLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-58697506014735509952017-02-21T18:51:18.921+08:002017-02-21T18:51:18.921+08:00They seem to have the ability to separate themselv...They seem to have the ability to separate themselves from all the duties that we assumed came with age Sue. Maybe we were similar at the same stage - I just don't remember being such separate entities. I envy them their ability to not be 'guilt tripped' into their obligations, but I wish there was still the automatic entitlement for those of us in the middle.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24214200049147463662017-02-21T18:49:24.135+08:002017-02-21T18:49:24.135+08:00Mine haven't figured out how wonderful I am ye...Mine haven't figured out how wonderful I am yet Haralee - they're too busy living their own lives. Now and then we get a look in, so there is still hope that they might be around when we hit our dotage :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4862379039090131342017-02-21T13:02:35.247+08:002017-02-21T13:02:35.247+08:00It's fascinating how relationships and parent-...It's fascinating how relationships and parent-child dynamics have completely changed in such a short period of time. It does make you wonder how my kids, for instance, will relate to their kids down the track - electronically????Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645347058596682545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-89789781904585466182017-02-21T11:37:19.337+08:002017-02-21T11:37:19.337+08:00Renee, that is such a beautiful perspective. I ha...Renee, that is such a beautiful perspective. I have felt my relationship with my parents change now that I'm in my forties and I hope my parents see me now as being more caring and loyal than I was when I was younger.<br /><br />SSG xxxSydney Shop Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813953421175387706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86983712298404795482017-02-21T11:08:17.077+08:002017-02-21T11:08:17.077+08:00This post was awesome and I could identify with it...This post was awesome and I could identify with it all. I read it to my husband and all we could say was "amen to that".<br />How it has changed.<br />Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon party,<br />BevEclectic Red Barnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07526374597971388139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9917099500998800972017-02-21T06:34:50.953+08:002017-02-21T06:34:50.953+08:00It is so good to hear I'm not alone. Still it...It is so good to hear I'm not alone. Still it is my own fault, I brought my kids up to be independant and free so I can't really expect them to be the same with me as I was with my parents. I do feel like I'm in the middle though with looking after my MIL and then worrying about the kids. I wish I could think more like my children and do what I want to do not what I should do. Agreed with all your points Leanne. xSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-34106653712340693842017-02-20T22:46:17.739+08:002017-02-20T22:46:17.739+08:00You crack me up, the kids texting their regrets! M...You crack me up, the kids texting their regrets! My sister who has 3 adult children and each have 2 babies/toddlers are looking at her with new respect. As she says, she is getting smarter every day in her children's eyes! Haraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263065017109894464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-33328160260719235682017-02-20T21:53:05.878+08:002017-02-20T21:53:05.878+08:00So I might not die alone after all Renee? It's...So I might not die alone after all Renee? It's nice to know that they might want to keep an eye on their ageing mother and father when the time comes. Luckily we don't need looking after yet because they're busy doing their own thing atm :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37607254389028663822017-02-20T21:51:47.130+08:002017-02-20T21:51:47.130+08:00It's strange that they don't feel compelle...It's strange that they don't feel compelled to be dutiful like we do Carla - my kids are respectful, loving and great human beings - they just don't feel the need to be bossed around by their parents - where did I go wrong?? :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22058713295054249472017-02-20T21:50:26.118+08:002017-02-20T21:50:26.118+08:00I don't know how they escaped being guilt trip...I don't know how they escaped being guilt tripped into running around after us Denyse. We obviously didn't ignore them enough as children :) I kind of envy them their ability to get on with their own lives and not worry too much about the oldies!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-34292187816692542122017-02-20T21:47:27.659+08:002017-02-20T21:47:27.659+08:00I felt this way for awhile, but since my kids have...I felt this way for awhile, but since my kids have "aged" they have become more and more caring and loyal. They actually worry about me and we have a wonderful close relationship now...they are all over 40, so I think that makes a difference. They had sowed their wild oats and now want to be my "kids" again...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392823917814875927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-34073817463400909312017-02-20T21:15:28.920+08:002017-02-20T21:15:28.920+08:00I've had this conversation frequently as of la... I've had this conversation frequently as of late with friends. I was a late starter with having a child so I'm 47 and -11. I think you nailed it at least among my friend group that the children are bucking the adjective dutiful Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14086887417121838938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-60173100629419077732017-02-20T14:17:52.878+08:002017-02-20T14:17:52.878+08:00I agree with your points. I have been asking mysel...I agree with your points. I have been asking myself why I still 'get the guilts' about not visiting Dad often (he's a long way away and I am not into traveling down regularly ) yet our kids dont feel that way about us. Did we raise our kids with too much freedom? Maybe. I see those kids now parenting in yet another way 'befriending' their kids. It's not always the way to go!! Thanks for linking up for #lifethisweek 8/52. Next Week: Taking Stock.Denyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.com