How and Why Family Relationships Change As We Age / Understanding The Circle of Love 

This sounds so familiar. I would never put my daughter under obligation to me because I don’t want to be a burden or a duty. I’m always fine when she calls me, which is every two or three weeks. But we did used to have a lovely close relationship until she married and had her own children , who are themselves grown up now. It’s the circle of life I suppose.

I am 73 and I miss my mother. 😢.

I have all boys and I can tell you that mothers of sons get forgotten or put on the back burner for sure.

Nanny, you are such a dear. You have a wonderful and loving way of explaining the changes in family relationships as we age. Love is what remains.

My oldest has a good career, husband children but I feel estranged from her. That bond we had has gone and it’s hard work keeping in touch. I supported her growing up with activities, school etc but she then went to uni and gradually I was last on her things to do. My only consolation is that I hope it was how I raised her that she has become the confident wonderful mother she is.

I’m very lucky to have my daughter and son. My daughter will call me everyday and we still go out either dinner or dancing. And I’m 82. My son will take me out for coffee once week. But that old saying is very true. Your daughter is yours all of your life and sons is your till he takes a wife. But I’m very thankful to have them in my life. And same goes for grandchildren.

Thank you Nanny ❤ Your outfits look so pretty and comfy! I am 68 with no children, and am a widow for 3 years now. So, it's just me, myself and I. I live vicariously thru RU-vid ❤

Love the blue and white outfit. We do have times and seasons with our children as we age.

While watching your video I suddenly realized that I am the same age as my mother when my father died. I was the child who took on the caretaker role of her at the time. I remember that I would go out of the normal amount of TLC , and how she did seem to be in a more fragile state. She did have some health conditions, and eventually developed diabetes. We became more like old friends and tried to do fun activities, going for lunch and shopping, some travel, etc. I remember one time when our town had a big snowstorm, mom said "Let's walk downtown and have Chinese food, it's so beautiful and fun to walk through the freshly fallen snow". That's the how she was at times. I thought, mom's old and shouldn't be out walking in the snowstorm, let alone, eating Chinese food, but we did anyway, and I still remember that night. Anyway, point being I thought she was older then, so I guess I'm old now, huh? Anyway, I go in next week to get my annual medicare wellness checkup. Hopefully I will pass with flying colors. I'm afraid to go but will go anyway. My insurance company will send me a $100 gift card if I go, so there's that. I love your outfits today. Both very nice. Shamu looks good. Seems to have made a full recovery from his/her brush with the rooftop coyotes. I enjoy seeing the progress report on your nativity scene rock painting project. I love the special rock you painted for the rock shop. Wonderful! Thank you for the video. Take care and have a great weekend. See you next time. MJ♥️🐈‍⬛🍅🥤👘🥻

Nanny, ❤️🙏🏻👏🏻you are such an uplifting person. I am 78 and love being reminded of the changes that will be happening.

This is so sweet, Nanny. It brought sweet memories of my mom, grandmother & my dear sister. Who are all gone now.

Thank you Nanny and Moose. Thank you for sharing your pearls of wisdom. ❤❤

Nanny love to see your granddaughter, she help you so much, you don't see that so much anymore. The nice thing is that she enjoys it!!! God bless a!l of you.

All of your videos are full of interesting bits and pieces. I remember that circle of love video from before, I've retold your explanation to some good friends. It's valuable wisdom you shared. I love your blue and white outfit, beautiful on you! I also love how you tell us 60+ year olds how much life we have left to live yet, and your well wishes are so genuine, I feel them. Thanks for that. You are a true gem xx

Hi nanny , it’s true the circle of life is a normal way , our daughters have their daughters to think of . It is hard and sometimes we can feel left behind , they do love us just the same as before, we can’t be centre stage for ever . Love your views on life . I often think of my mother and how she must have felt, I hope she didn’t feel hurt . Hugs to you and moosie 🥰

Acceptance. Wonderful advice once again! Thank you Nanny

Your talk about daughters and mothers really helped. I’ve learned to except my daughter being like that. We would like to see our grandson more. I love listening to your videos. I’ve learned so much from them.♥️

Hi Nanny, it’s been a while since I saw your last video. I don’t believe in coincidence’s. I believe everything in life happens for a reason. I’m pushing into my 70’s and trying to adjust to the changing dynamics of my relationships with my two adult children. I must thank you for helping me to understand the situation and to change my perspective. Your message came at the perfect time. I really needed this video. Thank you. Wishing you and your loved ones many Blessings. 🙏🏼💜 Oh! And I love BOTH outfits on you!❤

YAY! Nanny made it to 53k. Have a beautiful day.

Hi Nanny! Boy did you hit a sad subject for me! We have 2 daughters and a son. I'm 77 years old (same age my mom was when she passed on). I always felt so close to my kids, even when they were teenagers, then, college separated us, and then marriages took place and grandchildren. I grieved for my mother big time for 10 years after she passed on, But, now I am grieving for my children (daughters especially) because now they have teenagers and they are very busy (for a long time they didn't even return phone calls and then I learned how to text). I know they love me...they are all 3 good kids and try hard to do all the right things, but I still grieve for the days when we were so close. Grief is hard, and yes, acceptance is key, but sometimes it's just so sad to know that things will never be the same. I have great comfort from you and others on RU-vid, because I feel that you all are my friends... so RU-vid can be great therapy and I hang on to that and painting (it takes you away from all the negative feelings). Thank you for this video! So sorry to write too much!☺🥰

So sweet of you to paint a rock for your friend Carlos. ☺ That was such a great idea and I bet he loved it!

Oh I loooooovvvv eeee the ROCK PAINTINGS I cannot wait to see you actually paint I g and First Sketching out person for rock first thank you “””Nanny, for all your Creativity I know you have lots to do to take care of Moosie n home “” Pam

Nanny, what a great video. You know I love your eyelet top. That was a beautiful rock that you did for Carlos...so very kind. Sending you and Moosie hugs, love, and blessings. Thank you for sharing your wisdom ❤❤❤❤

Nanny, you are amazing. You have so many interests and love your stones that you have painted. They are so pretty. Take care and Moosie also.❤️

Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

Hi Nanny……you look beautiful in your new outfits 👍💕 really love them on you. Of course, you also model well. Shamu is such a love 🥰 she is really a beauty. Love the tuxedo kitties 🥰 Thank you for the talk on our relationship with our children as we age. It was so helpful 💕

Thank you nanny and moose.

Nanny you are such a joy ❤ LOVE your beautiful rocks you paint ❤ 😊

Great video. Explains exactly what happens as we age. We can't hang on to how we used to feel and just accept the now. I think doing this makes it so much easier to accept change. Your outfits are beautiful.

Oh Nanny. I’m a 63 year old wife and mother of two daughters in their late 20s. I’ve been looking for a video such as this for sooo long. 😢 Than you from the bottom of my heart. ❤ from the east coast

You look so fresh today, Nanny 😊. Love to Moosie ❤x

Love you Mr, and Mrs. NANNY AND THE MOOSE!!!! YOU ARE TRULY MY SPECIAL SWEETHEARTS!!!! You are both a enperashion to me. Thank God for you both❤

Dear Nanny you touch on the important facts of life so succinctly to remind us of how the circle of life affects us all at some stage . I also had a wonderful mother , she had been a nurse in the 30’s specialising for a good part of her career in a busy TB hospital, which forged for her and passed onto me that we should always be grateful for our good health and to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. As she grew older I really don’t think I thought of her as ‘old’ I was seemingly too busy raising my family and working to notice I’m ashamed to say, until that is her health deteriorated gradually into her 80’s and we all had to face the fact Granny was ‘old’ and required us all to help out and care for her as much as possible. Now I’m in 83 (goodness where has time flown too?) I’m so grateful for good health and a positive outlook on life thanks to my wonderful mother ❤ .

I love rock painting! Thank you so much.

Oh Nannie!!! Please don’t alter your beautiful blue and white pants set!!!!! All you need is a chemise to go under it, otherwise it is perfect just as it is!!! I absolutely love this outfit and so wish I could find an identical one for myself!!!!! I also adore the first outfit you had on with the colorful long top and the white pants!!! I totally understand the scale situation with the painted rock nativity set!!! If the size proportion of each piece to the other isn’t right it just ruins the set!!! I can absolutely understand the difficulty in finding just the right rocks!!! Sending lots of love and big hugs-🌸🌼🌺

Hi Nanny, my mother passed away a few years ago and I miss her, sometimes I still go to call until it dawns on me I can’t. I do talk to her in my thoughts and prayers. I am blessed I have my two daughters, we stay in touch on a regular basis. My granddaughter just turned 19 and my grandson is turning 14 next month, time is flying by way too fast. You give wonderful advice and entertain us with so many sweet moments. ❤ to you and Moosie.

Love that top ..looks so cool

I have been waiti g for this topic!

Thanks for another fun update! You share your life with us all and that includes your hobbies (rock painting). A good example for us all to keep on keeping on! Find something of interest and do something!

love your outfits....darling on you.

The date nut bread made me smile. I made my Grandmother's recipe last year using black walnuts like she did and baking it in round tin cans.....oh the special memories....

Nanny, Your videos mean so much to me. This one brought me to tears thinking about how my own relationship with my mother feels so disconnected. When you talked about the circle of love it made me feel hope that this, as with most things in life, is just a passing season. Thank you for sharing with us in your circle of love! ❤🙏🏼❤️

My daughter and son are more protective of me and think they must hear from me daily and if they don’t they call my friends to see if they have talked to me. I turn my phone off when going to a doctor and forget to turn it back on right away. There is 750 mi from my daughter and 400 mi to my sons . I’m almost 77 yo and still drive and care for myself. I appreciate the caring from my kids but sometimes I want to scream “ I’m not a child and take care of all my finances and self care, so l don’t have to answer to you.” I’m super independent and it’s hard on my psyche to be treated like a child that I’m not. Thanks for this video I’ll try to be more understanding of my children. I know it’s out of love but I sometimes see it as wanting to control me. Love your rock painting. My hobby is jewelry making. I’ve been a crafter since childhood and will be until I die. No time for depression, I’m way too busy . Please give Moose my blessings. Sending blessing and love to you as well. Until your next video I’ll be busily waiting.

It’s so true. We…get put on the “wayside”. We sit, on edge of our seats for just a phone call. Which? Doesn’t happen. 😢

Hello Nanny! You look wonderful, I love the outfits. You always dress so well. Thank you for again sharing on the circle of love. I so enjoy seeing you & your wonderful family. My kids & grandkids do live far & visits with most are infrequent but with love no distance is too great ❤. Thank you for sharing your stories & I love your rock painting. You have so many wonderful gifts & talents. Love to you, Moosey & family.💕 God bless you 🙏!

Hi Dear Nanny, Once again, a smashing Vlog. You know you used to be a Teacher Nanny, the way you explain things so clearly. My Oldest Daughter is a Teacher. My Two Daughters do well by me and my Son. I am Blessed by their Love and Generosity. They All have their own lives, but they are just a call away. My Grandchildren too are the Loves of my Life. Family is so Special. Things Change but Love still Remains. Your Outfits are Fab I loved them Both. Loved the Rock’s. God Bless, Love, Cathy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿xxxx

The blue and white outfit looks beautiful on you and it matches your mantle and tiles on the fireplace. 😂. Thanks for the talk about how relationships change. Through the years. And I miss my mother, and she was right about everything. 😂❤️

Love the rocks, the outfits, the family photos, and Shamu!

It isn't just liking rocks Nanny! ☺It's your painting!

Nanny WTH! …you look so beautiful in your white with blue collar, hoop earrings…and hairdo!! Love the rock you painted for the construction company. So talented AND so sweet! So much eye candy and wisdom in your vids. LOVE IT! 🍃🌹🦋🌹🍃

you a talented lady. think the rock painting is great. i totally understand about the "kid situation" , only i have sons, and they call everyday. we don't get invited to lot of their "get togethers" because mu husband is in a wheel chair, and we are 81 yrs. old, and it is just easier on everyone if we stay home. which i have completely accepted.i know they love us. which is what matters the most.!

When you talked about "the circle of love" that was one of my favorite videos. My daughter has such a close relationship with her daughter that I can feel like a third wheel at times. I see that I never was as close to my daughter as she is to my granddaughter. Just different times when I was married and raising children. You are so talented Nanny. I can't wait for the Philippine recipe.

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Great video Nanny!! My Mom always told me the only thing we can depend on is change. Go with the flow. Loved your outfits. I saw moosie in the background reading peacefully ☮️🌸💖 and loved the rocks. Have a fantastic week. Stay cool.❤

Nanny, this was very nice. I'm 63 now and we have four daughters, I soooo miss our grocery shopping days together. Our secondborn and I would go to the grocery store every week, talk to the WWII vets, go get some tea and fries at sonic and watch our favorite white horse and goat in the back of sonic, they were like our own pets. We used to have a ball! Now things are very different. Much like you describe, not too many phone calls if any from our two oldest. Our thirdborn lives down the street and she is very good about phone calls so that is very nice. Our youngest daughter, an adult lives here but is very busy. We are a lot alike actually, both artistic etc. and we do have nice kitchen chats these days, she won't be here much longer but will be close by. Life is so strange, Nanny. Sometimes it makes me sad but I try not to dwell on it, I try to count my blessings and enjoy hobbies and hubby but it is hard when I analyze it at all. I will say, my husband and I are very close and are running buddies! That is such a blessing, much like you and Moosie. : ) ..And oh but those grandbabies. Oh my heart! And girl, I love your blue and white outfit, the colors are beautiful on you and I think that top is very flattering. Just lovely. Have a sweet day, it's so nice to hear from a sweet lady who has trod some paths in life. Please come over for coffee or tea at my blog, I have some sweet pics in this blog and the last one, in fact the last one has a pic of one of our daughters, the grocery store buddy shopping with me back when! : ) Your friend, ~Amelia My Forest Cathedral

Nanny, I don’t think you need to tuck or alter the beautiful white and blue top at all. It’s gorgeous just the way it is over those cute pants. The other Ross top really does complement your coloring. Loved this video.

I am interested in rock painting. Thank you for all you show us. ❤

Yes... sounds very familiar. 😂 she moved several states away, and I miss her so much.😢

Oh I just love the rock painting too! I always wonder, what is Nanny up to this week..haha. You find so much joy in your Adobe Paradise, so happy for you. Thanks for sharing your Life with us.

Good morning Nanny and Moose. I loved so much the rock that you painted to offer to your supplier. It was an amazing job. Loved your Summer outfits. Perhaps a belt made in white or blue cotton cord, to use with the last one ,to show more the pants?! Your salad and bread seem so delicious yammm. Love you Nanny. God bless you all. ❤

I love you and your wise counsel. I had a bad fall last year and broke my foot. Since then my sweet daughter treats me like a China doll. I really appreciate it but also don’t want her and my granddaughters think I’m incapable of taking care or myself. It’s a bit of a quandary. Your words are so helpful 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I guess that I am lucky because my only child, a daughter, phones me every morning to chat while getting ready for work, and we text throughout the day too. I raised her on my own so we are very, very close and we are best friends. It would break my heart if we weren't closer because many kids regret not spending time with mom and dad when mom and dad are gone.

Loved the outfits!!!! So sweet of you to design a rock for the people running the stone site!!!!❤️❤️ So beautifull!!!! Can imagine some of the people will get inspired to paint stones as well😉

My daughters my best friend and now she calls me almost everyday and talks a couple hours

This is spot on about the family as we grow older. Thank you for all that you cover on your videos. . Always love you and your awesome talks❤

Thank you Nanny and Moose , I am 86 and I love your show.

Very complimentary to you outfit..... 👌🏼

Love your outfits. The blue and white pant set is so pretty and looks nice and cool. Your story about your Mom reminds me of a similar one I had with my Mom. She had trouble going into stores and/or leaving the house sometimes. I remember visiting her and we decided to go shopping. She did not want to get out of the car so I told her that we would sit there, take ten deep breaths and go in. Well, that worked. We went into the store and before I even knew it she was off to the races looking at everything. I did not want to push her at all but it was almost like a light bulb went off for her if she just took her time to see if she could do it or not. Now when we went to the casino, she had no issues at all of going. LOL. Nice memories.

Love the blue outfit. Not sure I agree with Shannon about tucking it. It looks great long, I think that is most likely the way it was designed to be worn. I know the younger ones tuck one side of their top in their pants but I just can't seem to make that look right on my granny body. No matter how you wear it, it is a gorgeous outfit.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom Nanny, you put everything into perspective. Have a wonderful weekend. 🇨🇦🙏❤️

I LOVE the rock you painted for Carlos! So creative and well done!!! ❤

Don’t worry about finding rocks for the wise men. It took the wise men about two years to travel to see Jesus, so they weren’t present right after his birth. I never include wise men in my nativity scene. I just love the blue and white outfit. You are a beautiful woman, inside and out. Much love to you and Moosie.

The white and blue outfit is so....fabulous!❤ Don't change a thing.

Thank you Nanny for sharing your wisdom!❤

Wow nanny both outfits are beautiful on you!!!! You have so many talents!❤ Those rock paintings are beautiful wow!!!!! It’s wonderful to see you hard working helpers! ❤ love to you both!!! Ps love your fashion shows😊😊❤️

Great stuff nanny. Xxx

Nanny your blue and white set is so beautiful on you,I liked your advice very much too! The rocks are precious.I share your videos!

Love your outfits! I think 🤔 I may paint some rocks as well!! Looks like fun! ❤

You are a real artist✨I love your colours💚🌞🌹😻🐾

So delicately put, Nanny...

Wonderful Nannie. Thank you 🌸

Hi Nanny, I love both your outfits today.. and thanks for the chat i always learn something ....lovely to see Shamu in the garden ... Thanks so Much Nanny and Moose i love your Channel 🥰🤩

I love the rock painting

Love yr pinky top and yr fashion parade x special with grandaughter xx

Your new patio looks so elegant!!!! Good to see sweetheart Shamu❤️❤️ Hope Moosie is fine on top of the dentist work!! -Somewhere on a grassy field his first steak is sitting on an ox, waiting for his plate😉❤️❤️

We’re in Houston, and we finally have power back after almost a week. I’m enjoying catching up on your videos. I loved all your gorgeous outfits!

Hi Nanny. I'm so happy that I have an extremely close relationship with my oldest daughter but sometimes she act too overprotective. I have two daughters and am estranged from her sadly. But all relationships change over time. We go through different chapters but you are so right that the love is still there. I have to mention that you have me so interested in rock painting. Here in Michigan, one of our great lakes is lake Superior. I found some pretty ones on the beach. My daughter found a heart shaped one. You do such a great job painting yours. I love your creativity! I also love the two outfits you were wearing. You have much class! Relax and take care of you and Moosie in these hot summer days ! Hugs and ❤❤

Another wonderful vlog! You look lovely in your new outfits! Have a wonderful week ahead!❤

Thank you for a beautiful, profound, and insightful video❤

Thank you for such a beautiful video Nanny, your very very special Hugs to you both 🤗 from Lincolnshire ❤

Nanny you are so wise, and you give great advice❤️

Love you guys

Thankyou for a relaxing family visit with you and your recent happenings

Such a sweet video, nanny! Your blue and white lounging outfit is absolutely darling! You are so beautiful and talented in so many ways! The rocks you painted are absolutely lovely! Thank you for your many tips and ideas! Going to get some dates and make date nut bread soon! It’s been hot so haven’t been baking. Love to you and Moosie🌼🌸🌺

Thank you for this video

The blue and white top looks perfect with the pants. No tucking needed.

Such a good video Nanny, it is true how things change but you're right the love only grows, and the outfits looks comfy and cool, I do like to see you paint and the bread looked delicious ❤❤

So true about families and how things change but like you said it doesn't have to be a bad thing just the natural progression of things enjoy the rock painting and will patiently wait for the next piece I loved your outfits they look so nice on you

Love the outfit!

I so enjoy all of your videos