Ok, for those of you that have small children and think it gets easier as they get older this is not the thread for you. For the rest, I know I am about to say some horrible things about children that I truly love more than life itself, but better to voice them here than irl.

I HATE drama, hate it hate it hate it. Avoid it at all costs. But lately it seems I cannot have a conversation with anyone in my family without it.

Oldest son - This problem has been entirely one of my own creation. My son has Aspergers. He does not feel pain like other people. In his early childhood that would create ER type situations, so over the years I've hounded him to let us know when something bothers him in the slightest. Mission accomplished. His arthritis has returned. I KNOW THAT THIS IS PAINFUL. But does every single conversation have to revolve around it? OMG. Are you doing what the Dr. said? Well I don't know what I can do for you. If you are not going to follow Dr's orders, my hands are tied. I've suggested every OTC and home remedy. If you don't want to follow the dr's order, or my suggestions, I'm tired of hearing about it. Seriously.

Daughter - Had Baby Daddy drama. LOOK!!!! Your whole life I told you to be selective. The fact that you're just now figuring out that the man that you CHOOSE to have a baby with is a loser, well I can't do a thing about that. That's on you! Baby health issues. The woman that taught me to parent was my Great Grandmother. She had 14 of her own children. 50 Grandchildren, and hundreds of great grandchildren, and several great-great granchildren. She's seen a baby or two. The fact that you choose to listen to the internet or some quack rather than take my advice? Well I'm tired of hearing about it. I work a 40+ hour a week high stress job then turn around a baby sit for him 32 hours a week. The baby has reflux. The doctor is "trying everything before resorting to medication" Well, an infant pooping every third day, screaming in pain for hours, and throwing up well over half of every bottle IS NOT NORMAL. It's not a formula issue, he was doing it while she was breast feeding too (although he did poop). FIND ANOTHER ANSWER.

Oldest twin - Work issues. I TOLD YOU NOT TO QUIT YOUR OTHER JOB TO RETURN TO YOUR OLD ONE!!!! When you look back, you tend only to remember the good things. Your boss says she needs you back, things have changed etc. Famous last words.

Youngest twin - Pregnant wife drama. I specifically told you to wait to have kids. You KNEW your wife was immature. I'm tired of the "Mom what can we do for..." Guess what, growing another human being comes with some aches and pains! Your boobs hurt, your back hurts, and since that woman won't eat, she's sick all of the time. EAT, DRINK SOME WATER, EXERCISE or you're going to regret it! (<- that part was actually spoken out loud to the DIL)

I truly wanted to be a part of my children's lives as adults. But I'm beginning to think that my parents had the right idea, birthdays and holidays because I'M TIRED. Now if you'll excuse me, my grandson is waking with a high pitched scream which means he's going to throw up and his mother won't be here for another hour.