pink lantern

Hi Kate,

I agree with what Mary said. I don't think there's a thing wrong with your
daughter. Some children still breast feed at 5. Perhaps unuasual, but still,
in some cultures it happens. She is so little! It sounds as though she's
just fine and oh so normal.

Your MIL on the other hand, appears to have issues. Why all the focus on
your daughter? Her own guilt being triggered??? Sounds like it. It reminds
me of my mother who is jealous, childish, narcissistic, and very
threatened by anyone who gets more attention than she does. Who would want
to sit on someone's lap who is so obviously a bully? You have a smart kid
there.

Whoever it was that said they pack up and leave when someone mistreats her
children, I applaud you. No child should be forced to tolerate such a creep,
family or not.

My mother has pulled this with me before with not only myself, but my son as
well. She will accuse or point the finger, lie, whatever immature behavior
to attempt to take the focus off of her own behavior and bully. Needless to
say, we rarely see the woman.

Go with your heart. Tell that old wench to lay off and mind her own
business. Your daughter is just fine and as any healthy child, chooses only
to sit on the laps of loving and kind individuals. I'm sure if her heart was
in the right place, your daughter would be all over her. Ah, blessed is the
wisdom of children.

Sorry for the passionate reaction, but really...What rude nasty things your
MIL has said. Not very loving. I sure as hell wouldn't want to be in the
same building with someone like that, let alone have physical contact.

Be strong Kate!

Jeva