Hey everyone. Roberta here in East Webkinz World, visiting my grandparents. Normally I LOVE seeing nana and papa…but this time? This time it’s alllll about my little brother Reid. Since we arrived, no one has talked about anything else. It’s just “Reid this” and “Reid that” and “Oh, isn’t it so cute how Reid makes faces? Look at him crawl! Reid is the BEST!”
Reid is not the best at anything! He’s just a baby. He’s not even very exciting.
And then there’s me, sitting alone in the corner, hoping someone will take notice and talk to me.
So far? No one has.
I guess I just can’t compare to the cuteness of my baby brother. And don’t get me wrong, I think Reid IS very sweet. But who is more interesting? A baby or a creative, brilliant young lady like myself?
I think the choice is pretty clear. Someone just needs to tell my family that.
Roberta, it’s important that you let Reid have some attention also. i bet when you were Reid’s age, everyone gave you TONS of attention! just…… let it be.
I agree with all the comments ,but parents and grandparents should be aware of this happening and take the time to make the other siblings feel special and included also.
Roberta, it’s ok how you feel……. but you shouldn’t feel resentful to your brother just because he gets all the attention, he is new and parents and grandparents have that thing that they have to have their full attention on the center of attention,(in this case Reid), and plus, you shouldn’t be in the corner feeling terrible for yourself. thx for reading folks!!!!
Poor Roberta. Don’t worry, I bet someone will notice you soon! [ I hope!] >>cathouse2
Roberta, this is just a thing that happens to us older kids when there’s a baby around. Adults love babies for some reason. Don’t worry. You’ll get their attention back eventually. In the meantime, find something to keep you busy while they’re obsessing over Reid. Knit, crochet, write a novel- doesn’t matter. Just find something to do so you don’t have to think about how they’re paying so much attention to Reid.
Oh Roberta, I know how you feel, because my nine-year old sister gets all the attention, even though she doesn’t like it. Its always Mia, good job, and Mia you did wonderful sometimes. So I know how you feel.
Oh boy I knew something like this would happen…. :( ~~~~*Uggluver79*~~~~
I feel SO sorry for you Roberta. :( Things happen like this when there’s a new baby, espically when there’s a huge age gap like that. I know you love him, you just need to understand that as you get older people think you can handle stuff like that. When it’s REALLY hard to! :( As he gets older, things will get back to normal. Also, its the first tim e your grandparents have seen him. Right? I hope you feel better soon and don’t worry. People are just like that. It’s also different when there’s only a few years age gap- adults understand that you need attention too! They just don’t get that when you’re a big kid. Be strong, Roberta! :)
Just enjoy the time you have with your brother before he grows up. Don’t worry, at least I can see how brilliant you are! I wanna see Reid, by the way. -rkpkinz
Everybody fusses over a new baby, Roberta. You shouldn’t take it personally. Get out of the corner & get busy if you want your family to appreciate you! Offer to help in the kitchen, use your crafting talents to make a centerpiece & maybe some napkin rings for Thanksgiving dinner. Ask your relatives what they’ve been doing lately, tell them about the Thanksgiving pageant. Stop feeling sorry for yourself & have a Happy Thanksgiving!