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Do your parents send Christmas & birthday presents / cards to your LOs?
DH & I feel a little upset by the fact that my parents have not bothered with a gift or card (or even mentioned the lack of gift or card) for our little boy's birthday or first 2 Christmases, but of course we cannot say anything about it. They seem to think that since they do not see him on the day and we live far away, it is okay to just call us on skype. Our little boy is their first grandchild and they are very fond of him, talk to him (on Skype) at least twice a week and see him for a whole month every year over the summer (they're not interested in visiting us here even though they have an open invitation). The other set of grandparents (my in-laws) always remember and make an effort, they either send money so that we can purchase a gift on their behalf, or bring a present when they see him next, which is about 3 times per year. The first time I hardly noticed but after the 2nd Christmas and with my little boy's 2nd birthday coming up soon I am starting to feel irritated, especially since he is beginning to understand more of what is going on. I just want to check what other grandparents do when their grandchildren are far away. Are my expectations unrealistic? It is not about the gift, as our little boy has plenty of toys, but about the gesture (or lack of it). We have never been in the habit of exchanging long distance birthday & Christmas gifts & cards with other adults in the family, but I feel that a little child (and especially a little grandchild) is different and deserves a little extra effort. Or am I wrong? Would appreciate your opinions on this!
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