FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION
FOR RELEASE: SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024
DEAR ABBY by Abigail Van Buren
GRANDMOTHER HAS A HABIT OF MENTIONING ONE CHILD
DEAR ABBY: I'm 42 and recently had my first baby. My brother is six years younger and has a baby who just turned 1. Our mom has a total of four biological grandkids and one step-grandchild.
I know Mom loves all of them. She is a very caring and giving grandmother. But lately, anytime I bring up my daughter in conversation, she automatically starts talking about my brother's baby. I have noticed this is happening a lot, and my boyfriend has noticed it also.
We were recently at a family party, and anytime anyone mentioned their kids or grandkids, Mom would walk over and start talking about my brother's daughter. Don't get me wrong, I love my niece. But Mom doesn't talk about my daughter or my sister's kids (teenagers) like she does my brother's baby girl.
Am I wrong to feel that my........