kmcm:

Wow,

This is my life, in reverse!!!!  I love my kids, but I want them to go.  They keep the drama going and I dont get a break  There is only one of me and three of them!!!!!

As for the parents, being one, Id suggest that when they show, grab your keys and say, gosh, you should have called, gotta go!!!  Invite them over for Sunday lunch.  Show up at their place wednesday afternoon for a couple of hours& coffee. 

Give them flyers to dances, poetry readings ect to get them involved with things other than you and write them a nice letter, telling them you need time alone with your husband so Youll see them sunday.... and mom, could you bring a dish of______, Dad, bring your tools, Hubby needs help with______.

Good luck dear!!!!!

cebarr:

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You can do it, keep going!

angieszz:

Setting expectations

In life, we so often forget to set expectations.

You can do this subtly or you can do this forcibly but you need to do it.

I believe that KMCM offers some great suggestions.  I would add that you probably don't understand why your parents come to visit you so much.  Sit down and ask them.  Then build a plan to enrich their lives and yours.

Have a great day! Angie