Am I over reacting?
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@Corin the other grandson is 4 this month and he's all she talks about, even when my son is with me she doesn't ask me how he is 😔 it's like she doesn't even care about him tbh xx
That does seem like odd behaviour. It may take time for them to form a bond but the effort has to come from the adults ofc. Do you see a difference in the relationship with the mother and siblings? I always thought it was a given that siblings/ grandkids are treated as similar as possibly in a fair equitable way but some people are not like this, and it can impact further relationships. Have you thought about asking your partner to address it? Explain that it is making you upset and feeling like your LO is left out and treated differently. She may not even be aware she is doing it and may take it better from them xx
Is the other grandson older? It could just be that due to his age she is thinking that he won't have lots of big toys as many are aimed at older babys/kids? She may be planning to buy clothes/ books or small comforters and thinks this stocking is a good size for the gifts? If there are no other signs of favouritism/ being treated differently this may just be from her experience raising children that they don't need as many presents when they're younger because they are less aware and not able to get good use out of them yet. May be worth asking your partner to discuss it with her and ask what she is planning to buy for your LO and phrase it as you don't want to be buying him the same things so just want to make sure. If there are other issues/ favouritism that you have noticed previously, then your reaction may be that this is something that is bothering you and needs addressing xx