The Mad Chatters thread Part 6

[Rella Bella]

Dogs do that too!!

The other day as we are leaving the house DH bends down to pet the dog and yells "Oh YUCK!!!" I'm like WHAT!!! He says he's rolled in something... it smells like death... or worse! (Usually it's cat p***, but this was even worse... racoon p***???)

So of course we can't leave the dog smelling like that to run all over the house so --- change of plans! We had to just drop everything and bathe the dog!

 

[paigevz]

Ok....I need your help. My mother in law came up to me today and indicated that she was going to take our son for a weekend in November and that she was "just letting me know". Now, DS has never even stayed at her house by himself for an afternoon let alone a weekend. His two cousins will also be there.....heathens I must add....last year the older boy threw a huge ice block and his DS in the eye after being repeatedly told not to throw ice.

She also lives about 2 1/2 hours away. DS has only ever stayed the night with my mom who is much closer. He still has some sleep issues at night--you must be in the room with him for him to go to sleep.


I told her that I would think about it because I didn't want to cause a big scene in front of a bunch of strangers....she had told DH that I have agreed.

How do I get out of this....I just do not feel comfortable with the situation for various reasons that I will not go into.

Well, you can handle it two ways.............tell her that November is not a good time but he can do it some other time, and then just keep putting her off (this is what my SIL does with my mother)..............or tell her you just don't think he is ready for that (what I do with my mother). You should also wait to tell her later when you feel better.

What you DON'T do, is send him anyway when you don't feel comfortable doing it. THINK and REMEMBER why that isn't a good idea. I hate to disappoint anyone, and I really had to REMIND myself repeatedly why I don't let my kids stay there until they are old enough to call me themselves if they need to...........otherwise, I would've given in to what my mother wanted, and forgot about what my children needed. But you may not even have that issue.....................

 

[Rella Bella]

Ok....I need your help. My mother in law came up to me today and indicated that she was going to take our son for a weekend in November and that she was "just letting me know". Now, DS has never even stayed at her house by himself for an afternoon let alone a weekend. His two cousins will also be there.....heathens I must add....last year the older boy threw a huge ice block and his DS in the eye after being repeatedly told not to throw ice.

She also lives about 2 1/2 hours away. DS has only ever stayed the night with my mom who is much closer. He still has some sleep issues at night--you must be in the room with him for him to go to sleep.


I told her that I would think about it because I didn't want to cause a big scene in front of a bunch of strangers....she had told DH that I have agreed.

How do I get out of this....I just do not feel comfortable with the situation for various reasons that I will not go into.

Well... how hard would it be to have a schedule conflict for that weekend??
Or maybe you & DH could go too and keep an eye on things "We haven't been down forever Mom..."

 

[PixiePop]

Well... how hard would it be to have a schedule conflict for that weekend??
Or maybe you & DH could go too and keep an eye on things "We haven't been down forever Mom..."

I was flat out told that we were not invited. And with this family, they do not take no for an answer.

 

[PixiePop]

Well, you can handle it two ways.............tell her that November is not a good time but he can do it some other time, and then just keep putting her off (this is what my SIL does with my mother)..............or tell her you just don't think he is ready for that (what I do with my mother). You should also wait to tell her later when you feel better.

What you DON'T do, is send him anyway when you don't feel comfortable doing it. THINK and REMEMBER why that isn't a good idea. I hate to disappoint anyone, and I really had to REMIND myself repeatedly why I don't let my kids stay there until they are old enough to call me themselves if they need to...........otherwise, I would've given in to what my mother wanted, and forgot about what my children needed. But you may not even have that issue.....................

I think I am just going to say that I do not feel comfortable with him being that far away.

 

[paigevz]

I was flat out told that we were not invited. And with this family, they do not take no for an answer.

November isn't now. Wait until you are better. Then insist he is not ready, and do not take yes for an answer.................you don't need to face it now............

 

[Rella Bella]

Girls I hate to run.. but DH is ready to go to the hosp to visit our friend (the one who had open heart surgery,he's doing well). I'll be back later!

You two take care of yourselves and GET WELL SOON!

One for Paige

One for Pixie

 

[Rella Bella]

I was flat out told that we were not invited. And with this family, they do not take no for an answer.

This is not acceptable... he's your child!

 

[PixiePop]

Bye Rella Bella.

Paige~

I think I am going to go and rest for awhile. If I feel up to it, I will come back on this evening.

Thanks for listening...sorry I'm not my usual chipper self. But I think you are right, I need to just wait until I am feeling better. DH mother is very "in your face" and I just don't do well with that sometimes.

 

[paigevz]

'Bye RB.............hope to see you later...........

 

[paigevz]

Bye Rella Bella.

Paige~

I think I am going to go and rest for awhile. If I feel up to it, I will come back on this evening.

Thanks for listening...sorry I'm not my usual chipper self. But I think you are right, I need to just wait until I am feeling better. DH mother is very "in your face" and I just don't do well with that sometimes.

Sure Poppy, get some sleep and feel better...........

 

[Rella Bella]

Really going now!!

 

[paigevz]

Be careful!

 

[Bbgrizzle]

Hey, Paigie! Bye Pip! Bye, Rella!

 

[Bbgrizzle]

Home from eating pizza and now I just want to stay home the rest of the night. We are supposed to go to a church activity, but I don't think I'm up for it.

 

[paigevz]

Home from eating pizza and now I just want to stay home the rest of the night. We are supposed to go to a church activity, but I don't think I'm up for it.

Stay home girl, and DIS with me!

 

[Bbgrizzle]

I'm planning on it! We are gonna hit 25,000 posts and there is only you and me here to witness it. Oh well, I guess it's not that thrilling anymore. We sure do hit those milestones with greater frequency no days, don't we?

 

[famofsix]

I'm around for a few minutes just making dinner...
Hamburgers, veggies, and curly fries....

 

[paigevz]

Dh is grilling for me too................he's worried I haven't been eating..........

I leave the honor to you Bon Bon...........

 

[Bbgrizzle]

I'm around for a few minutes just making dinner...
Hamburgers, veggies, and curly fries....

DARCY!!

I haven't seen you in a while. Lovely to talk to you again. Your dinner sounds good. We just had pizza with some friends. We had that lasagna pizza from Pizza Hut, plus there was pepperoni and plain cheese.