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Post by huston3 on Dec 24, 2016 20:39:12 GMT
Ok, I'm worn out and now I'm grouchy. While I was mopping, DH gets a text from his sister saying they will be here tomorrow around 4pm. We specifically told them dinner was at 1pm because my parents want to be on the road back home before it gets dark. They really piss me off. (Great Christmas language, I know.) 😡
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Post by suzeg on Dec 24, 2016 21:40:32 GMT
CELESTE no pressure, I’m looking forward to the visit! I’m leaving on Wednesday. Tomorrow I’m going to stay home a good part of the day. And oh man, wouldn’t you know it on the bedspread….isn’t that always the way?
STEPH you must be so proud of your kids. Good luck to Zachary.
CONNIE you had a busy day of visiting, and I know your friends appreciated it. I would be po'd too...1pm is 1pm. I think it's very inconsiderate for people to do that sort of thing, unless it's an open house sort of set up.
BECKY the church that I have been going to (on and off lately) is not having a Christmas service, but is gathering at 3:30 pm to sing Christmas carols. I probably will not attend.
Taking Lu for a walk, then going to a small gathering for a bit. I’m not really feeling it, but I committed to it.
Oh and the move Sing was very good, and fun.
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Post by bighairtexan on Dec 24, 2016 21:48:12 GMT
BECKY I hope WM isn't horrible. Maybe everyone finished by today? Probably not. And though it's not cold here, it's UGLY. rained on and off all night and it's foggy and dreary but not freezing which is good for those on the road.
OMG OMG NOOOOOOOOOOOOO CONNIE! That is SO something Bob's family would do. Like the year I had THEM select which day and what time they were available for a get together. So they said Christmas day at 1. I had an ELABORATE brunch (off the hook) which I set out at 1:30 and they ALL showed up at 4:30. Both sons, their families, his mother and his sister. No call. And the final straw was that THEY set the time and day and I Worked around them and then they STILL did as they pleased. I went into my bedroom shut the door and took a nap b/c if I came out I would have stabbed them all in their clodhopper hearts.
For several years I refused to host Christmas w/ his family but finally at Bob's repeated requests I relented and invited the BROOD for Christmas Eve dinner. Let's just say NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN.
In your place, I would text them back and say "We're eating at 1PM as planned. Let us know if you're still going to stop by for DESSERT." That's just so disrespectful of them. Discourteous. Are they too a HILLBILLY FAMILY like Bob's? Raised by wolves? I am so upset for you. Opens some old wounds here, can you tell? Which is why, year after year after YEAR of this kind of disregard, I finally decided screw this. I'm NOT having them come over here EVER EVER. (except the 1 son who apparently raised himself rather than be raised by wolves, I swear).
And as someone more or less your parents' age, I HATE driving in the dark. My vision just IS NOT what it was. I don't think they're being unreasonable at ALL to want to be on the road before dark. OMG I'm pissed for you.
On the GOOD side is that I gave Petey his nausea pill ($10+/dose so I use it sparingly). I was cooking up another batch of calves liver for him and though he's half deaf, there's nothing wrong w/ his nose. SO I put a small piece of liver on a paper plate, cut it up and held it for him. VACUUM CLEANER CITY and then he tried to eat the paper plate. He's not one of those "eat everything" kind of boys but he wanted every last bit. That boy is his mamma's son. LOVES HIM SOME LIVER! 
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Post by huston3 on Dec 24, 2016 22:00:04 GMT
Funny that you mention it CELESTE. I seriously considered taking a nap when they arrive as I have to stay up all night on Christmas in preparation for midnights on Monday. And about 2 weeks ago they wanted to know what time Christmas dinner would be and we told them 1pm and they agreed. So very rude. But that's basically what I expect these days. This particular sister is so jealous of me that it kills her. She is jealous that we have a nice home. Of course, SHE could have a nice home if she and her husband would stop being HOARDERS. But I will try to ignore it because it hurts DH. I figure it's up to him to set boundaries...or not. I'll just try to go with the flow.
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Post by daleswife on Dec 25, 2016 1:51:36 GMT
Breakfast this morning for crew, then katy n I watched frozen while parents finished few things at home
i was lazy all afternoon, curled in recliner n watched tv
katy stopped on way to family gathering, she wanted a crown
dh n I went to moms for dinner
will do waffles sausage bacon in the morning / then open packages
will open packages with older 2 kids on Monday night
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Post by hipgamma2 on Dec 25, 2016 1:57:24 GMT
A little excitement for me and my daughter. We were sitting out front of the church waiting for the doors to open and we saw a drug deal. I asked my dd if she saw that and she had. It was so fast. A police precinct is 1/2 block away. Unreal.
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Post by bighairtexan on Dec 25, 2016 3:23:31 GMT
CONNIE you shouldn't HAVE to expect and accept such rude, thoughtless and manipulative behavior. And I'm sorry but your DH shouldn't support them in it. I DO Think it should be on him to set the boundaries and I guess it's up to you to REMIND him to set such boundaries. Otherwise, year after year after year this is going to happen. They are rude jerks and their behavior is being reinforced. You open up your home out of familial obligations and the goodness of your heart and you're taken advantage of and DH lets it happen. Something is wrong there.
AGGGGGGGGH I'm going blind. I'm going BLIND! I can't read Sandy's tiny pale green printing on my Christmas theme board.
AHHHH the Christmas miracle.I can read LOUISE'S post! GLORY hallelujah (dramatic enough?) ANd OMG LOUISE how blatant was that that BOTH of you could easily pick up the drug deal. Obviously someone's not afraid of getting caught.
Great dinner. I had tempura fish and an apricot/arugula/feta salad. I took half the fish home b/c it was a LOT of fish. I went all out and had apple crisp and vanilla ice cream> I'm full but not stuffed. LOVELY dinner but this is a very upscale restaurant and there was a large group there that .... talk about raised by wolves.... for instance 1 guy had on cargo shorts, a baseball cap and had his foot up on the empty chair next to him. The teenage kids never interacted for one second as they were glued to their phones, even WHILE THEY ATE. What a group of PIGS! High end restaurant... CHRISTMAS EVE. Please people act like you know how to eat in a restaurant.
Then in came a family. The man had on a nice suit and tie as did the 2 young boys. The 2 young girls had on lovely dresses and mom was in a very attractive dress. None of them were putting their feet on chairs, they were talking and interacting, and they were just a lovely classy family. Good to know they still do exist. I shouldn't let it bother me but just a general disrespect that seems to pop up across all socio-economic strata. Rich or poor, black or white you can be respectful and have some class. Or NOT.... I guess I'm turning into BAH HUMBUG! LOL
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Post by huston3 on Dec 25, 2016 3:38:30 GMT
I know CELESTE. They have totally zapped my Christmas spirit. I went from being really excited about Christmas to not giving a spit!
LOUISE- sad to say that in Charleston I see that a lot. I guess I'm sort of on the lookout for it. Easy to spot if you take the time to look.
OK, I'm really whipped and calling it a night.
Need to get to sleep so Santa can come. 🎅🏻
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2016 5:20:35 GMT
Connie,Some people just don't listen.I would really be upset too.
Suze,I don't think I would like to sing Christmas carols instead of having a church service either.
Celeste,I think most people were thru Christmas shopping b/c those aisles were okay but it was crazy in the food aisles.Rude people,tired employees.This is the only time of yr our local WM is busy.I'm glad Petey ate the liver.
Louise,I think I could live without that kind of excitement.
Celeste,I'm glad you enjoyed your dinner but that family that came in while you were there i uncalled for.I am prob in the minority but I don't like other ppl talking on their cell phones.
I'm about to nod off.I have a headache and my knee is hurting again.Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
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Post by bighairtexan on Dec 25, 2016 6:04:18 GMT
CONNIE no matter what, for this Christmas they've kind of put a damper on it. You'll get over it, yes but why should you. I think what you and DH need to do is afterwards, talk about what you can do to see that it doesn't happen ANY MORE.
On another topic didn't DH have 1 (or both?) knees replaced? How is he doing since then? I know he was in misery before. I have to say that other than a few tweaks when there is going to be a weather change, my arthroscopic surgery was a huge success.
BECKY I think you're being nice. I think CONNIE'S DSIL listens. She just doesn't give a spit! Some of those folks where "it's all about me!" I mean don't they realize?? It's all about..... ME hahaha
And I bet the workers are Walmart are BEAT! Glad it wasn't too crazy busy.
It's still very drizzly but unbelievably warm here. Like warm and humid. They say DFW will probably have a record breaking high temp for Christmas. And to think last CHristmas we had tornadoes and a terrible blizzard to the north and west. Now we're tropical!
I'm ready for bed. I just have to let the dog out to piddle, and get his snacks in order. One for right now (cheese and a Happy Hips), and then some cheese for like 4AM. Crazy. I'm getting good at rolling over in my half-sleep, peeling the film off the Kraft Singles, then giving it to him in little pieces. Just one of my MANY skilllllz.
I guess it's just now Christmas day here (12:01) so Merry CHristmas to all of you and to all a good night.
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Post by suzeg on Dec 25, 2016 6:51:53 GMT
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄
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Post by suzeg on Dec 25, 2016 6:58:10 GMT
CELESTE i see the phone thing frequently at restauarants and even kids with ipads and such...I always think why bother going out. Some family time. Makes me laugh to think we were not allowed to take phone calls during dinner. The general response was..we are eating dinner, I'll have her call you back.
And I just don't know about some people and the lack of general manners.
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Post by mom2teacher on Dec 25, 2016 15:19:37 GMT
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Good morning, y'all can come over and shoot me any time. Totally forgot the cranberry sauce, so I'm heading out to Walgreens & then to Randals if WG doesn't have it. UGH!!! But, on a positive note....slept til 7:00. Kids are enjoying the cheapest gift they received....cardboard virtual reality holder from Amazon...$12. DH got the real VR ($100) and is putting his together. Zachary and I had our cin rolls and I've got stuff on the stove going. Did not prep anything for today.
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Post by huston3 on Dec 25, 2016 16:21:49 GMT
Merry Christmas everyone!
I have Tuscan Chicken Stew cooking for lunch and a loaf of bread going in the bread maker to go with it. Also have scalloped potatoes going in the crockpot. New recipe. Looks like it might be amazing. Will let you know.
We decided it's a sweatpants Christmas at our house. I mean, if everyone is just going to come and go as they please, I'm gonna relax and be comfy.
I had an ugly sweater cookie for breakfast. 😊
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Post by bighairtexan on Dec 25, 2016 17:28:45 GMT
SUZE I hate seeing kids w/ ipad or phone at the restaurant table. There are times that those kids NEVER say anything other than ordering from the waiter. Even while shoving food in their gobs, they're bend over their devices. I didn't let my kids or myself take calls during dinner. We DID actually talk. Kids are so programmed these days that sometimes mealtimes are the only opportunity a parent would have to interact. Kind of sad. And though they ARE communicating via phone etc, there isn't any face to face interaction. I find it isolating.
There were 2 grown ladies on the other thread that would ALWAYS have their phones out texting away when we went to lunch. I did express my feelings about that. Yes it's MY peeve but they were PEEVING ME hahaha DUDE, Don't peeve my mellow!
OH GRRRRRR STEPH on the cranberry. Such a little thing but it kind of is the PERIOD on the Christmas Meal Sentence.
ohhhhhhh CONNIE. I haven't used my breadmaker for ages. Now b/c I'm Paleo  but prior to that b/c I WOULD EAT THE ENTIRE LOAF. mmmmmmmmmmmmm
And yes it seems as if your celebration dinner has turned into an open house casual affair so I say... stay in your JAMMIES! haha
Bob is still asleep ( 11:30) and I guess if he ever wakes up we'll exchange gifts. I got him new jammies, cashews (his favorite snack for someone who THINKS he's allergic to nuts), a scalp scrubber for the shower, and his main gift was a new pair of glasses which came a few days ago and he LOVES (phew... never can tell when you order rx glasses online). After a brief breakfast, I'll probably clean up the house a bit and chill w/ my main man (that'd be PETEY) while Bob is at his mom's. Then to our friends' for gumbo and drinks.
EVERYONE no matter where we are or whom we are with. Deep breath. Smile. Merry Christmas.
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but prior to that b/c I WOULD EAT THE ENTIRE LOAF. mmmmmmmmmmmmm