Special treat on Sunday .

[Teresa]

I truthfully had forgotten about Father's day , I've always told my kids not to waste their money. I knew my daughter would be passing and might drop in , so I called her to finally ask if she minded meeting Teresa , ( she has know about my for some time as her husband has and also seen my pictures ), she said she didn't have a problem but I double checked about my granddaughter seeing me.

I dressed and nipped into town to get some little treats and buy some gluton free items , I also decided to buy some fresh sliced ham . I was just chatting to the SA when my phone rang, it was my son only ten minutes away about to drop in on me with his wife and young sons . He asked what I was doing and if I was decently dressed, ( meaning in drab !) I said I was in Sainsbury's and then I turned to the SA and asked if she thought I was decently dressed , she just smiled and shrugged her shoulders . My son got the message and when I retuned home he had dropped a card and a small gift off .

Mid afternoon my daughter arrived , my granddaughter who is 5 did look slightly startled , so I left her to get use to me and greeted my daughter and son in law . She soon came round and quickly dragged me off to play chase and hide and seek . My daugher kept gazing at my face , so I asked if something was wrong she finally said how good my makeup was, I told her that this was my normal look for going out and about , nothing special .

My daughter wished me Happy Father's day and handed me a bag of goodies , so I touched my skirt and said I felt I was taking them under false pretences . In the bottom of the bag was a small purse with high heels on the side and the legend , " High Heels Fund !" While in my bedroom she asked about my wardrobe , she was amazed , it looks like I'm going to lose a few items but not the heels as her feet are smaller , she was amazed I could actually wear them !

So father's day turned out great , I did ring my son later to thank him , my daughter did find the phone call amusing when I was in the supermarket .

[DaisyLawrence]

Well indeed that is a good result all round. Your daughter may well become be your best ally and that can only be good for you.

[Teresa]

Daisy,
I'll need an ally, I'm afraid it's gone very pear shaped with my wife but I'm not sure if I want to go through it all here !

[bridget thronton]

Nice to hear your kids are keeping you in their lives (great news about your daughter and grand daughter)

[Beverley Sims]

Great work Teresa, things seem to be turning out alright.

[Lana Mae]

So glad everything worked out for the good! Hugs Lana Mae

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Teresa , It is wonderful that our daughter is so accepting,
Maybe she can help to bring the rest of the family around. >Orchid......

[phili]

Hi Teresa,
Sounds like a very nice step forward where the beloved father and grandfather can be true to him and/or herself [my apologies,not sure how you do pronouns ;0) That is really huge for the next two or three generations. Congratulations and thanks.

[Teresa]

Phili,
I don't think I have a choice but to stick with grandpa , she is mildly autisic but doing very well ( I knew she would !) .

My wife sent a couple of strongly worded Emails over this and other issues , after I did check with my daughter that should any problems arise I'm prepared not to dress in front of her . My daughter was annoyed that my wife had interferred , I have a feeling that I may have to dress all the time in front of her now so I don't confuse her .

Blue,
I will never bring my son round , he hasn't a choice , he knows he can't go against my wife , also his wife and mother in law are very black and white about the situation so he's trapped in a position where he can't be honest with me , I may never know his true feelings .

[Barbara Black]

I love the supermarket call. I was guessing that you were going to run into them though. LOL

[Di]

What a lovely day ! And glad you accept your son and his position ( stuck in the middle) .
It shows you are well loved.