Our family has always erred on the side of less is more...

I speak on the phone with my mom maybe once every 6 months.

I instant message with my dad every Saturday morning at 5AM. Those are some fun times!

We email sporadically as well. Sometimes we'll be in touch every day for a week and then nothing for a month. Mom seems to prefer email...

My dad lives in Oregon. My mom lives 6 hours away on the other side of AZ and gets a few visits from us each year...



How often are you in touch with your folks?

::::::sigh:::::::: I miss mine. My mom has been gone for 11 years, and dad is gone 9. When mom was alive I spoke w/ her about 6 times a day. LOL. I lived about 5 minutes from them, and also saw her about everyday as well. If a day passed in between my seeing her, she acted like she hadn't seen the kids for a year. LOL. I also spoke and saw my dad just as many times after she died. It was up to me and my older sister to take care of dad and the house as he was sick w/ emphysema and couldn't do alot for himself. I didn't mind. I miss them terribly.

Since I have been sick, and DH has basically abandoned me to fend for myself to cope with this...I cry for my parents as I know my mother would be here to help me and take care of me. Sucks......

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It depends, sometimes its every day then others we wait a few days.

I talk to my mom everyday. My dad a few times a month.

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I talk to my mom about every 2-3 days. Dad..whenever he answers the phone when I call my mom...lol.

We see them usually once a week at least briefly. DH's parents live 10 minutes away and we are lucky to see them 4-5 times a year outside of holidays. I remind DH to call his parents every week or two.

I call my parents once a week. They live in MN. They don't have a computer so the phone is the only way to get in touch.

I speak with my Mom several times a day. My Dad a couple of times a week. and my baby sister who is also a member of this board a few times a day because we love to share our great finds with each other...the other 4 siblings don't get it, but hey they can pay retail if they want. LOL.

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I talk to mama usually everyday, sometimes if I am busy at work or she is, we may miss a day, but never more than that. She lives over an hour away, so a call is a must. For 30 years we lived next door to each other and she re-married and moved. It is sad that she is so far away, but she is really happy, so that's what counts!

My dad still lives next door. We 'speak' "at" each other a couple times a year and that's about it. We have never had a good relationship. He always wanted a boy.....so, my brother gets all of his attention. Go figure:0(

My brother lives in front of me and we talk when we see each other or we call each other when we need somthing, lol. Sad but true. But we are protective of each other.

So, summary, I have the BEST relationship in the world with my mama (she's my best friend) and my brother. But my dad is a different story.

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my dad died unexpectenly at the age of 50 in 1984. i talk to mom daily + some. I wont let a day go by that I dont talk to her cause , like my dad who died and we didnt get to talk to him in the few hrs before he was gone. we are not promised tomorrow or the next hr .

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Since Dad passed away in June I talk to my mom at least every other day she is rather lonely even though she has great neighbors who help her out and take her places. Some weeks like this week I talked to her every day sometimes several times a day as she had to send me money to get my van fixed. I miss talking to my Dad even though we didnt always get along, my last call with him I yelled at him to not have surgery and to get a second opinion and we lost him 3 months later and the surgery was a contributing cause. Mom is 85 and kind of hard of hearing and the conversations can be interesting but I love talking to her plus it eases my mind she is still there since we arent yet there in FL and frankly have no clue if we will ever get moved down there.

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Mom passed away about 5 years ago, Dad I talked to last Christmas where he showed up at my uncles house. I hadnt been home for Christmas in many years and got to go that year and he showed up, since mom died he's only talked to his parents maybe 7 times max and they really dont live that far apart he talked to my uncle alot and worked for him but never bothere to see his parents. my grandparents <dads side> I call every friday about 2 set time so their there most of the time unless a dr's appointment gets in the way and they let me know the week before. my maternal grandparents I havent talked to the beasts since mom's funeral

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My Daddy passed away when I was 11. I talk to my Mom everyday at least once. I also talk to MIL at least once a day. My teenaged nieces also call or come over at least once a day.

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I talk to my Mom or Dad, about every other day, plus we email a lot too! I find it funny considering we didn't get along growing up, and when DH and I eloped, they pretty disowned me till we had DD1.

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My Mom died when I was 20 and still lived at home
My Dad I talk to multiple times a day ( I list his ebay items)
Suzanne

Daily or almost daily


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My dad died when I was 9.

My mom lives less than 5 minutes away and we talk multiple times a day and see each other numerous times a week. If a few days go by and she's not seen the kids she acts as if it's been years since she saw them. She normally has them spend the night every Friday night, unless something else is going on. She's remarried again, and her new DH adores my kids. He acts as if they are his bio grandkids. the feeling is mutual with them-they think he hung the moon!

My parents live a few miles from me. I talk to my mom almost every day.

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My parents live about 30 minutes from me and I haven't spoken to them since the middle of June. Oops, sorry there was 1 phone call from my mother trying to start more crap, the whole conversatin lasted less than 1 minute.

My Grandmother died in 1999 and I used to talk to her daily sometimes several times a day. I still miss her like crazy and cry to be with her again. I miss her SO much!

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My parents.. maybe monthly? Distance doesn't seem to matter, we lived 5 mins away and I usually saw them at the beginning of the month to pay rent and would chat then... now we're 5 hours away again... maternal grandparents, once every couple years I guess? Not because we don't get along or anything.. I've just never been fond of calling people.

That just sounds so terrific! Sounds like you all cherish your relationships with one another. Way to go!

cj/

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My mom & I usually talk daily, or at least every other day. We have always been friends more than mom/daughter I think...

Mom - as LITTLE as possible. On the extremely RARE occasion she calls, sometimes I make my husband answer it, hehe. (*WHOLE kettle of issues not worth going into)

Stepdad - Not as often as I should. I love him lots.

Bio Dad - died in '96. I found out "by accident" in 2000. (*See whole kettle of issues comment)

Gramma - EVERY day! Sometimes a couple times a day.

Brother - every couple of weeks I guess. Not as much as we should, but he and my husband have developed a GREAT brother-type relationship so they speak/email a lot more often. We sorta keep in extra touch that way as well.

Sister #1 - Not much (*See Whole kettle of issues comment)

Sister #2 - I work at the same place as she does! We'd like to see each other more, but she's a patient care tech and I work in administration.

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I talk to my mother a few times a week.. My dad died 4 years ago today. I'm having a such a tough day to..

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I speak to my mother at least once a day - most days I speak to her several times. I speak to my father just as much -he gets on the phone when she's through with me. I also call my father in the morning as soon as I get to work - and I'm 50 years old!

My mom died 12 years ago but I talked to her everyday. Now I talk to my dad everydat. It may just be a 5 minute call but sometimes we talk for hours.

My DH talks to his mom about once a week, his Stepdad about the same but his dad, he only speaks to a couple times a year.

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I talk with Mom or Dad every day. If he hasn't heard from us and Mom is gone, Dad will even call to check in.

It is nice to hear how close everyone is with their parents...

I only can hope that my own children will want to keep in touch with me when they grow up. So far, the lines of communication are open and we are very close. I hope that it stays that way between us.

I either email, IM or call my Mom on her cell every day, sometimes MANY times a day! My Dad passed away when he was 48 in 1984, she is remarried and he is WONDERFUL!!! My kids dont know he isnt thier "real grandfather", because to me, he is. Im sure someday it will come up, but it really isnt important.

He flies kites with my son, takes him for a ride to get gas in the car, takes him for walks to the store just for a candy bar, etc...My son will sit on his lap for hours and watch game shows with him!!!you know, the simple little things that are so important. My son just adores him!! We are so lucky! My "parents" are so great, we even invite them on most of our vacations!

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I talk to my mom every week, unless it's a holiday or her birthday. My dad passed away in 1997 but I would also talk to him when I talked to mom. My DH talks to him mom maybe once a week, but they do e-mail each other. I'll e-mail her maybe 2-3 times a month.

I talk to my parents on the phone about once a month -- sometimes more, sometimes less. We e-mail usually a few times a week. They visit about every 6-8 weeks (they are in MI, we are in GA). DH's parents live 15 minutes away from us. We see them about twice a month. DH talks to them on the phone usually a few times a week. I e-mail with MIL a few times a month (usually when she wants something <lol>).

Sarah.........mom to Jason & Devin

I talk to my dad almost every day and my DS spends the night over there usually at least one night a week. I talk to my mom almost every day, too, unless one of us is really busy. One sister I see every weekday and talk to all the time (I pick her kids up from school) and one sister I talk to only at holidays. One stepsister I talk to weekly and one I see only at holidays.

I speak to my mom 1 time a day & my dad it was about 3 or 4 somedays I miss my dad so much hes been gone 8 yrs now sure dont seem like it either

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i talk to my mom everyday at least once everyday. normally i stop by my parents house when i am out, which is when i talk to my dad-he is not a phone person, which can be almost everyday sometimes. and sometimes one or both of them stop by here, of course we email stuff to each other. sometimes i hate the way i acted growing up..

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My mom and Dad have passed away but I still talk to them everyday. Oh did you mean on the phone? Its long distance.

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My dad too! He died when I was 15 in 1972. He was only 52 and had a massive heart attack. I am glad that I talked to him before he went out to mow! My mom is now 83 and I talk to her at least once a day. I don't think I ever take a day for granted. At least not where my loved ones are concerned!