Nothing too exciting going on lately.I'm getting ready to have Thanksgiving at our house again. Our pain-in-the-butt tenant gave notice today so he'll be gone by Christmas. YEAH. I put the ad on Craiglist and have had 3 bites in just a few hours.
Tim goes to an allergist tomorrow. I have no idea where this came out of but he has been having
asthma reactions for a few months now. He seems to be reacting to a multitude of things and this
is so weird for him. He has NEVER had this before. I think I may find out soon that what I thought had been chronic sinus problems I've had for years may actually be asthma. Just great. Not only
is Jersey the cancer capital of this country but also the asthma capital. What the heck are we still
doing here? My idiot sister told off my parents so, setting two less plates for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ah yes, doncha just love the holidays? I'm already in knots about what we're going to
do with Tim's family this year. No one in my house cares to be anywhere near the sis-in-law
that ruined our holiday last year. She is just unbearable and if there were going to be more people in a bigger area, maybe she'd be diluted enough to tolerate but such is not the case.
I would love to go away but in reality, we have no reason to desert my family and what would you do on Christmas day when everything is closed and everyone is celebrating the holiday. Today, I thought back over some of the very unpleasant things that have happened at the Christmas day celebrations at Tim's parents' house and wondered how many holidays have to be
ruined before we stop going. My daughter actually said to us last week, "we don't have to go if you guys are going to be uncomfortable." I almost cried. A 12 1/2 year old who is selfless enough
to give up a Christmas celebration with her cousins all because of what that witch did to us last year. Very sad. I just don't understand how some adults think it's OK to have temper tantrums and ruin things for everyone around them. It's childish and selfish if you ask me. If you're in a bad mood, suck it up, put on your game face, and don't take it out on everyone around you for Pete's sake!!! Some people just aren't happy 'til they've made everyone else as miserable as themself.
A Thanksgiving themed quote....It's hard to soar like an eagle when you're surrounded by turkeys!!!
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You know you've just managed to make me feel soooooo mnuch better about us not doing Christmas this year (Mike will still be in the hospital.) Thanks for reminding me what a minefield the holidays can be. This will be the first year that the kids spend Christmas Day with their dad, about time too in my opinion.
A friend's idea of the perfect Christmas Day and one she has only managed to achieve a handful of times is this -
At home, with husband and one son that lives with them
Sleep late
Open presents
Have huge Christmas lunch mid afternoon
Sleep again
Son and husband wake up and go to pub
Turkey butties for supper
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