You, Me, and She part 2...
Kellie: did you survive the weekend?
cah1470: barely
cah1470: oh and mom
cah1470: expected something for her birthday
cah1470: just as I suspected she would
cah1470: so she had me wait for 2 hours for her yesterday
cah1470: we were taking her picture for the reception area in her dress
cah1470: it turns out she was pouting because (youngest brother) had not called
cah1470: so she figured none of her kids remembered
Kellie: lol
Kellie: I'm sorry
cah1470: i thought both corey and cam were going to have a nervous breakdown yesterday
cah1470: 4 hours with 5 year old nephew, 11 year old nephew, my mom, and SIL in my house is just bleh
cah1470: and I realize that me AND the boys like the quiet peace I have created
cah1470: I think this week/weekend is going to be a challenge for all three of us
Kellie: :(
Kellie: well I hope you survive
cah1470: yes lol I will
Kellie: I like quiet too
cah1470: I have pics to get developed
cah1470: I am broke so broke I can't even describe it and I still have to pick up Cam's tux (yet another $105) and provide a thanksgiving dinner
Kellie: that sucks
cah1470: payday seems a very long way away since all this has to happen before it
cah1470: I love mom but frankly I am just ready for this whole scene to be over
cah1470: oh and she is moving the next weekend
cah1470: did I mention that little tidbit?
Kellie: I'm kinda broke, too, I can't wait til payday
Kellie: LOL
cah1470: yeah it's the time of year to be broke really
cah1470: and not the time to have a wedding right around the most expensive time of the year
cah1470: angie gets on my nerves with her penny pinching but she is right, we don't have but 3 paychecks between now and christmas
cah1470: and unlike her I have to pay the mortgage and other bills alone
cah1470: and still provide a nice christmas for my boys
Kellie: yup
cah1470: when they were over yesterday going on and on about which pic was the "perfect one" I wanted to ask for my money back from SIL
cah1470: and how petty is that?
cah1470: but the more I thought about how I am doing thanksgiving alone, I wound up doing the bridal shower alone, and I AM ALONE
cah1470: the more annoyed I became
cah1470: the other two women at my house yesterday have men to help out
cah1470: and how they could be with me and corey with his size 15 shoe and not even acknowledge or offer to contribute is a bit annoying
cah1470: with my mom sitting there with her lip about to pout because she thinks I haven't done anything for her birthday
cah1470: and why was she expecting anything from ME of all people anyway????
Kellie: *hugs*
Kellie: that does sound sucky
Kellie: but it seems to me that parents are always harder on one kid, expect more from them and then think that's some kind of favoritism
Kellie: and I do think it's terrible that SIL and your mom do you that way
Kellie: expect you to do/pay for everything when aren't they the ones always wanting you to leave corey at home/with v, like he's not your baby?
cah1470: oh he isn't invited
cah1470: did I neglect to mention that?
cah1470: I am dropping him off at V's on my way to the rehearsal on Friday and I won't pick him up until Sunday
cah1470: and I understand mom not wanting her day ruined but it amazes me how easy it is for her to exclude Corey altogether
cah1470: Cam made me laugh last night because by hour 4 I had to go ahead and make their dinner...get some of my sunday evening stuff done so I left them to haggle over which picture to choose and started making dinner
cah1470: and they finally got the hint that it was 7:30, past Corey's dinner time and maybe it was time to go
cah1470: so when they left and Corey and Cam were eating Cam says "phew Finally"
Kellie: lol
cah1470: "I love grandma but they are too much work to have around! didn't they notice Corey was about to explode?"
Kellie: cam is hilarious
cah1470: and I just shook my head
cah1470: out of the mouths of babes
Kellie: yup
So I am on day 2 of the week from HELL...They picked the photo they liked best. I uploaded it to Wolf Camera and ordered the size mom wanted. Hopefully she is going to pick it up and I am not expected to do that too. Do I sound a bit grumpy? Well it will pass in a few days I promise...The crazy thing is as much as I am NOT looking forward to the drama I am looking forward to taking the boys to the parade, cooking and having my family enjoy my efforts, and even putting on the pretty dress for the wedding:) I just wish it wasn't always ME doing the work. Oh and for the record like the dutiful daughter I am I did buy mom a very nice birthday cake and a balloon for her birthday. When she stopped by with her lip poked out she was pleasantly surprised to find I had a very lovely cake in her favorite flavor...
cah1470: barely
cah1470: oh and mom
cah1470: expected something for her birthday
cah1470: just as I suspected she would
cah1470: so she had me wait for 2 hours for her yesterday
cah1470: we were taking her picture for the reception area in her dress
cah1470: it turns out she was pouting because (youngest brother) had not called
cah1470: so she figured none of her kids remembered
Kellie: lol
Kellie: I'm sorry
cah1470: i thought both corey and cam were going to have a nervous breakdown yesterday
cah1470: 4 hours with 5 year old nephew, 11 year old nephew, my mom, and SIL in my house is just bleh
cah1470: and I realize that me AND the boys like the quiet peace I have created
cah1470: I think this week/weekend is going to be a challenge for all three of us
Kellie: :(
Kellie: well I hope you survive
cah1470: yes lol I will
Kellie: I like quiet too
cah1470: I have pics to get developed
cah1470: I am broke so broke I can't even describe it and I still have to pick up Cam's tux (yet another $105) and provide a thanksgiving dinner
Kellie: that sucks
cah1470: payday seems a very long way away since all this has to happen before it
cah1470: I love mom but frankly I am just ready for this whole scene to be over
cah1470: oh and she is moving the next weekend
cah1470: did I mention that little tidbit?
Kellie: I'm kinda broke, too, I can't wait til payday
Kellie: LOL
cah1470: yeah it's the time of year to be broke really
cah1470: and not the time to have a wedding right around the most expensive time of the year
cah1470: angie gets on my nerves with her penny pinching but she is right, we don't have but 3 paychecks between now and christmas
cah1470: and unlike her I have to pay the mortgage and other bills alone
cah1470: and still provide a nice christmas for my boys
Kellie: yup
cah1470: when they were over yesterday going on and on about which pic was the "perfect one" I wanted to ask for my money back from SIL
cah1470: and how petty is that?
cah1470: but the more I thought about how I am doing thanksgiving alone, I wound up doing the bridal shower alone, and I AM ALONE
cah1470: the more annoyed I became
cah1470: the other two women at my house yesterday have men to help out
cah1470: and how they could be with me and corey with his size 15 shoe and not even acknowledge or offer to contribute is a bit annoying
cah1470: with my mom sitting there with her lip about to pout because she thinks I haven't done anything for her birthday
cah1470: and why was she expecting anything from ME of all people anyway????
Kellie: *hugs*
Kellie: that does sound sucky
Kellie: but it seems to me that parents are always harder on one kid, expect more from them and then think that's some kind of favoritism
Kellie: and I do think it's terrible that SIL and your mom do you that way
Kellie: expect you to do/pay for everything when aren't they the ones always wanting you to leave corey at home/with v, like he's not your baby?
cah1470: oh he isn't invited
cah1470: did I neglect to mention that?
cah1470: I am dropping him off at V's on my way to the rehearsal on Friday and I won't pick him up until Sunday
cah1470: and I understand mom not wanting her day ruined but it amazes me how easy it is for her to exclude Corey altogether
cah1470: Cam made me laugh last night because by hour 4 I had to go ahead and make their dinner...get some of my sunday evening stuff done so I left them to haggle over which picture to choose and started making dinner
cah1470: and they finally got the hint that it was 7:30, past Corey's dinner time and maybe it was time to go
cah1470: so when they left and Corey and Cam were eating Cam says "phew Finally"
Kellie: lol
cah1470: "I love grandma but they are too much work to have around! didn't they notice Corey was about to explode?"
Kellie: cam is hilarious
cah1470: and I just shook my head
cah1470: out of the mouths of babes
Kellie: yup
So I am on day 2 of the week from HELL...They picked the photo they liked best. I uploaded it to Wolf Camera and ordered the size mom wanted. Hopefully she is going to pick it up and I am not expected to do that too. Do I sound a bit grumpy? Well it will pass in a few days I promise...The crazy thing is as much as I am NOT looking forward to the drama I am looking forward to taking the boys to the parade, cooking and having my family enjoy my efforts, and even putting on the pretty dress for the wedding:) I just wish it wasn't always ME doing the work. Oh and for the record like the dutiful daughter I am I did buy mom a very nice birthday cake and a balloon for her birthday. When she stopped by with her lip poked out she was pleasantly surprised to find I had a very lovely cake in her favorite flavor...
posted by Cat at
4:09 PM
4 Comments:
As if the holidaze were not hard enough Cat! I can't believe that no one is helping you out here...
I remember the lean years of scraping by for christmas gifts so well, and reading your talk about it made my stomach tighten up with the memories. It's easy enough as adults to just enjoy the season and forgo the gift giving, but when you have 3 kids (Corey, Cam, and your Mom) to handle, you can't do that.
Hang in there during this week of hell, and the rest of the season as well. Hugs to you Cat.
John
you know if you were being bridezilla she'd be pulling that "miss anne" crap on you. sheesh! cam hit the nail on the head w/ his comment tho didn't he?
(yup, this is me sneakin over from lj)
Cam is too funny, he can be your rock this weekend and then it will be over over over. Find the fun and joy as best you can. I think Corey won't be missing a thing. Do you think V would notice if you dropped Corey off and stayed too? :)
Sometimes families suck. Like on holidays. Weddings. High stress times.
Sending a hug.
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