I could do a post about how wonderful our weekend was, spending time with both sides of the family. But then you all know I was lying through my teeth. So I’m going to be honest.
Work on Thursday was bad. So much so, that I worked until 6:00 just trying to get what needed to be done for Monday night’s meeting done. That didn’t happen. We ended up leaving for the in-laws at 7:00 ish – and arriving at their home at midnight. Kids in bed by 1 AM… not good.
And the rest of the weekend kinda went like that… things that were suppposed to happen – didn’t.
Things that weren’t supposed to happen – did.
And things I had no control over, were my fault.
I was told I’m the meanest Mommy ever…(my uncle said that I should get a certificate for it…)
I was told that I am loved… and I saw some old friends, and family.
And I learned a few things.
After 60 years of marriage, through all the bad, and the good – Grandma really does love Grandpa, and he her.
Mr. Incredible can still love me, even though my family drives him crazy, and I speak up about things that I should just keep my mouth shut… right is right, and wrong is wrong, except when it applies to your in-laws.. then whatever they are saying is right….even though they are wrong.
I can still love Mr. Incredible, even if his family does things that make no sense to me at all, and even when I am disappointed in things that are my fault, but I want him to fix it, without me telling him to fix it… you know that – he should be able to read my mind, do what I want without me telling him what I want, or what he needs to do to fix it, stuff…
So weekend re-cap – we were rushed, spent a lot of time behind the windshield, saw some family that I haven’t seen since the last funeral or wedding, saw friends that I haven’t seen since high school, but it’s all good.
3:34 am
When the mother-in-law goes off on something and the wife tries to correct her or argue the point with her I just shake my head and tell her she shouldn’t bother, never works.
Unfortunately we hubbies cannot read our ladies minds, how many times do we have to tell ya ha ha
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8:51 am
I think it’s great about your grandparents. Your job seems so stressful and you keep working SO hard, you’re really an inspiration. I was actually talking to Gary about you the other day and how dedicated you were.
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12:35 pm
It sounds like you learned a lot.
I got flashbacks to my crazy mother-in-law. ACK!
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1:43 pm
I’ve generally learned that, around my in-laws and my own extended family, I just bite a towel and scream. In a closet. At the far end of the house.
Yeah.
Glad you survived, though.
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2:54 pm
My weekend was the same…rushed and crazy! Now I’m trying to stay awake at work and make it to Friday!!!
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4:54 pm
Yes, glad you survived. Just look forward to a fun vacation trip next time.
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10:04 pm
Mik – I’ve been the in-laws for almost 15 years (married for 13 of them) so you’d think I’d know better by now….
10:05 pm
Lin- it is great that they’ve been married for 60 years, what an accomplishment… I only have 47 more to go!
10:06 pm
Lynda – I’m sure if given the chance mr. I would say the same thing about my side of the family… it’s what you are used to, but still… UGH!@
10:07 pm
CMG – that tidbit – a towel, at the opposite end of the house – would have been good advice…. note to self…
10:08 pm
Miss Beach Bound – rushed and crazy – that sounds very familiar! Hope you have a good work at work.
10:11 pm
joeinvegas – next time we’ll just have to skip the family part of the 4th of july!
9:21 am
Sounds like a holiday with family to me! ((Hugs)) glad you survived.
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12:49 pm
LOL sounds like too much time with extended family (((HUGS)))
This is why I”m happy not to live in the same town as my family and IL’s but yet while I’m happy to live with in an hour from them both.. this way there is no extended visits to either of there houses.. you go you visit you get the heck out.. unlike my sister who is a 24 hour drive from my parents and then end up coming to visit for 7 to 14 days and end up driving each other crazy..
Glad you made it though your weekend.