Hello!!! Am I invisible?!?!?

[Harambe]

So - I finally finish making dinner.

For DH - steak marinated in spices and oil.

For DD - vegetable pie (she's a vegeterian).

For DS - a burger (Wimpie - "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday, for a hamburger today ").

Everyone sat. Everyone ate. Everyone got up and walked away. Is it me or is it too much to ask for a simple "That was good." Or "Thanks"? I know it's such a minor thing, but, hey!

Insult to injury - I turn on the Red Soxes . . .

JJJJJJJJJJEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

 

[Mouseteacher]

Watched the Red Sox, too!! JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[jwsqrdplus2]

You are not invisible! I only hope that when my kids are old enough to "request" specific dinners I have the patience you do. Right now, they get what mom wants to make!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and pixie dust to you.

 

[OhMari]

Sometimes you have to say, "And how was your day", that happens in my family too, but once everyone starts talking, sometimes someone gets cut off, and I have to say, "Wait a minute, let that person finish their story"

 

[mrsstats]

When I was growing up, many years ago, we ate what we were served. There were no special orders. I will say, my mother didnt make anything that I really hated, but I would never have thought she should make a special meal for each of us.

 

[floridaminnie]

tonight, make a single serving of what you want and have them fend for themselves. See how fast they appreciate their special requests.

 

[Harambe]

I know - I've "made my bed" on this one. But, I still think it is not asking much to GRUNT now and then!

 

[piratesmate]

I'm sorry that happened! You're a great Mom & should be appreciated. {{HUGS!!}}

When stuff like that happens here, I usually just start with "Gee, thanks Mom. This is really good. I appreciate you making it for me." They absolutely hate it when I do it. At that point they make the appropriate responses - even though they're WAY too late! It doesn't usually take me doing that more than a couple nights before they start expressing their appreciation again - spontaneously.

I don't often make different meals for the sake of preferences. . . though sometimes I make more side dishes because one or the other won't eat something. They never ask - I just do it.

I will say, though, that my soon-to-be DIL always makes a big deal out of anything I make "special" for her. (She has allergies to milk & wheat.)

Deb

 

[Ranatra]

I think they just take us for granted.

My DH is usually the very first one to say "That was a great dinner!, Thank You!" and that usually jogs all their memories and they start chiming in their thanks. I know my DH does that on purpose, bless his heart.

 

[CathyCanada]

I make sarcastic comments and that usually gets their attention. That's when I tell they are doing the cleanup. Did I tell you that I think you're nuts for making 3 diff meals? just teasing! Can I move in?
CC

 

[floridaminnie]

Cathy, maybe she can make us some of that Canadian Potatoe soup. Yummy!

 

[nativetxn]

I appreciate you, Harambe.

Take a page from LucyStorm's book and go on strike. I'll bet they say thank you after a week of cooking for themselves

 

[Pin Wizard]

Jeez! When I was still home, you didn't leave the table until you said..."May I please be excused?"

 

[CathyCanada]

sdoane, good idea!!

Pin Wizard, it was the same at my table growing up. Now we are lucky to eat together at the table with everyone's schedules.
CC

 

[Harambe]

Okay guys - I'm feeling horrible! The three "offenders" mentioned in my OP got up this cold rainy morning at 6:30am and walked a six mile Cancer Walk with me! I guess they're not all that bad!

We looked spiffy in our 100 Years of Magic ponchos, too!


I would be glad, BTW, to make you soup. Although I am famous for my Chicken soup, rather than potato!

 

[CathyCanada]

We had fun teasing you about them, Harambe, but what a wonderful family you have.
CC

 

[Harambe]

Thank you - and odd I should have acquired a tag! The tag Fairy is a real Evil Tag Mistress, isn't she!!!

Thanks! I really do make great Chicken Soup!!!!

 

[nativetxn]

What a wonderful family activity to share. I'm proud of all of you!