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[kathyw]

hi laddy today i was dressed and my daughtin law came in iwas in the bathroom and come out and two of my grandkids seen me .now what do i tell them .my son and her knows,wife toobut she not really likes it . any suggestens?

[kimdl93]

Get back into drab and invite them o sit down and talk.

[Cheryl Ann Owens]

Might sound stupid, but I'd act as if nothing happened. Let them bring it up if they feel it necessary. Hopefully they won't, but you might want to be prepared to admit that you CD. Only you can prepare what you could say to anyone if it does come up.

Cheryl

[kathyw]

thanks for your advice. they are 7,6,5 yrs. only hope they show compachen to other people that are different than normal. love ya all kw

[Rabecca]

Not to worry, let the dust settle, kids that young won't remember or care.

[jennyscott]

I like both Kim's and Cheryl's advice. Don't act embarrassed or ashamed for who you are. Leave the door open for communication. As I could tell, they were in your home, likely with short or no warning of their visit. To help formulate your mindset imaging walking in on your son and daughter-in-law on a "date night" where she was in a risque nightie. Perhaps they both were in risque outfits :) . Have a chuckle together and ask for a little warning next time.

[Tina B.]

Kathy, your busted, no way to sugar coat it, and yes a 7 year old will remember, I can tell you a lot of story's when I was that age, and that was 62 years ago.
All you can do is apologize to the daughter in law, if the kids where shocked, not for the dressing. Son, Wife, and daughter in law all know you dress, if they where that worried about the kids, they should call before coming over. So there is plenty of guilt to go around.
As for the kids, blow it off as no big deal, Grandpa just likes to play with clothes, just like they probably like to play with trucks, or what ever kids these days play with.
If the grown ups don't make a big thing about, the most likely won't either. Now how you get a kid that age to keep a secret, figure that one out, and let me know.

[dawnmarrie1961]

You would be doing your grandchildren a wonderful thing if you were honest with them.
I have 4 grandchildren. They all know me as I am. It doesn't change how much they love me or I them.
Sure they'll ask you a few questions but just be truthful with your answers. Kids are a lot smarter than we think they are.
This is how we can change how the world views us. One mind at a time.
If we all do that than maybe there will be hope for humanity after all.
Here's hoping there is.

[Jorja]

I agree with Tina B and Dawn Marrie, be truthful with your grandchildern. Do not make it a big deal and they won't make it a big deal.

[Beverley Sims]

If you are asked questions answer truthfully.
Be minimalist by all means and do not embellish the situation.

[Tracii G]

Beverley makes a good point don't embellish or tell too much.
Act like its no big deal and it probably won't be.
I hate when people just drop in uninvited.

[JenniferR771]

I was at a support group meeting years ago, at a member's home. The grandkid was there. Grandpa plus 20 men in dresses and a few wives. Five years later at a different support group the coordinator's 12 year old daughter was there for the cake and ice cream. No problem as far as I know.

I know that my daughter would not want my grand kids to know...it depends.

[Tina B.]

Yes I should have included, keep the age of the kids in mind, and stay with simple, and at their level answers, and you don't have to tell everything, some things are private and personal.