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I'm going to rant and rave for a bit. Move along now or accept my apology up front.

I think my in-laws are getting bored with the kids again.

Don't get me wrong -- I've been grateful for the help they've provided over the past several days.

BUT

For the past several days they've been giving every indication, and even today, that they were going to take at least Avadore, if not both boys, to the 4th of July parade and activities at the river. If for whatever reason I decided to go and Rice could take off work then we'd all go.

And then this evening, after some lovely housework excitement my MIL decided was necessary RIGHT NOW (and some of it was helpful, but some of it was just horribly painful and unnecessary, but gotta love that Puritan work ethic) she decided it was best for all of us to go, Rice's work be damned. (And, of course, running around outside will be great for my cramps!) And Rice explained he had to work -- he's only put in 10 hours this week due to current issues, and I wasn't sure if I was into walking and walking and walking and walking and standing around in the sun for hours tomorrow, and LD probably wouldn't get that much out of all of it, and he's busy, but Avadore would probably love it. (Going back to the offer to take at least Avadore.) We decided we'd discuss it later.

So the FIL just called -- he has obligations tomorrow at the parade and river festival tomorrow (judging parade, working at a booth), and the MIL decided not to go, so evidently the offer to at least take Avi has disappeared.

Why do they say they're going to do stuff with the kids, and tell me, and so I tell the kids (because suddenly I'm stupid and think they've changed), and then change their minds?

I'm so disappointed. And really pissed off.

Another question: Why is it every time someone has just sliced into me or something is physically wrong with me my MIL decides physical labor will help, no matter how much it hurts? She's an RN for crying out loud. You'd think she'd know better.

But then she was here again today, after housework, telling me why it was best there will be no baby. This time the great news is that I won't have to go on a gluten-free diet! And God knows I was really worried about that.

/end rant

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Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (7) Share on Facebook		2007-07-03 9:19 PM why do they do this I'm going to rant and rave for a bit. Move along now or accept my apology up front. I think my in-laws are getting bored with the kids again. Don't get me wrong -- I've been grateful for the help they've provided over the past several days. BUT For the past several days they've been giving every indication, and even today, that they were going to take at least Avadore, if not both boys, to the 4th of July parade and activities at the river. If for whatever reason I decided to go and Rice could take off work then we'd all go. And then this evening, after some lovely housework excitement my MIL decided was necessary RIGHT NOW (and some of it was helpful, but some of it was just horribly painful and unnecessary, but gotta love that Puritan work ethic) she decided it was best for all of us to go, Rice's work be damned. (And, of course, running around outside will be great for my cramps!) And Rice explained he had to work -- he's only put in 10 hours this week due to current issues, and I wasn't sure if I was into walking and walking and walking and walking and standing around in the sun for hours tomorrow, and LD probably wouldn't get that much out of all of it, and he's busy, but Avadore would probably love it. (Going back to the offer to take at least Avadore.) We decided we'd discuss it later. So the FIL just called -- he has obligations tomorrow at the parade and river festival tomorrow (judging parade, working at a booth), and the MIL decided not to go, so evidently the offer to at least take Avi has disappeared. Why do they say they're going to do stuff with the kids, and tell me, and so I tell the kids (because suddenly I'm stupid and think they've changed), and then change their minds? I'm so disappointed. And really pissed off. Another question: Why is it every time someone has just sliced into me or something is physically wrong with me my MIL decides physical labor will help, no matter how much it hurts? She's an RN for crying out loud. You'd think she'd know better. But then she was here again today, after housework, telling me why it was best there will be no baby. This time the great news is that I won't have to go on a gluten-free diet! And God knows I was really worried about that. /end rant Read/Post Comments (7) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top