“It’s the most wonderful time of the…”
…week!
That’s right! It’s Whiny Wednesday, your chance to “Bah, humbug” and gripe about the grinches in your life. And because of the impending holidays and the need to be festive, this will be the last whine of 2013, so make it a good one!
Whine on!
My whine for the week is extended family who like to make drama when there is none so they can be the center hub for gossip…Ugh… so with my glass of wine (or maybe be bottle) for dinner tonight I am toasting to no more drama for the holidays… wishful thinking I know but hey it’s worth a shot! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, to all. Thanks to all for all you do! Huz and I love it! Megan
In the same week that my doctor told me I need surgery on my ovaries my husband asked how I would feel about an open marriage. I’m not looking forward to spending the holidays with him.
Omg that’s dreadful, you poor thing 🙁
Sending ((hugs))
OMG. (((hugs)))
For 13 years my husband and I have happily attended many, many parties and events which revolve around our nieces and nephews. I’m talking like each year we attend 20 birthday parties, various religious and sporting events. Half of these events are 1.5 hours away. We’ve spent money each time, be it gas money, a gift, a $5 bill shoved in a card, a treat of ice cream. Sometimes it can be stressful to work these events into our schedule but we’ve done it happily and will continue to do so because we value family.
My husband and I hosted a party at our newly opened office. We took a leap of faith and purchased a fixer upper. We renovated for almost 2 years with plenty of work, money, sweat and tears involved. Friday night was our opening night! Certain family opted to not come. On my big night I got a lame, “oh we wanted to come but it just didn’t happen.”
The kicker was when we attended a party two days later, the lame excuse maker didn’t even say anything to us until my husband mentioned what our weekend consisted of. The woman gave a weak congrats, held up her toddler and said (in a baby voice), “maybe now that Uncle is done working on his big project he can babysit you now”.
I know I shouldn’t be petty. We had many, many lovely people celebrating with us. But I don’t understand people like this. I used to be hurt but now I feel sorry for a person like this.
It’s tough when you give freely of your own time and money but others don’t make the effort in return. Congrats on your opening! Sounds like the family members who didn’t come missed out on a great celebration.