Because we're about to get seriously catty here folks...
First let me start by saying a holiday in the middle of the week is kinda nice - especially when Bubba works it... ah the peace and quiet....
Next it was hot - so I watched the History Channel and learned something yesterday. I be smart. :-/
And lastly the part you really want to read about re: why did we break out the milk and saucers Aunt Ing? Well boys and girls I'm going to tell you - because if I don't get this off my chest I just crack a tooth or simply explode.
My mother in law called yesterday - and in most cases that would be enough ... but she talked. And now I blog - she called to see how I was doing -- "you had your surgery right?" Yes, I replied trying desperately to keep the humor out of my voice. "I was off for two weeks, went back to work on Monday." Hint Hint pumpkin - the time to call was a bit ago --- but I'm not bitter --Frankly I don't care. So she went on and on about how I'm feeling, if I've been sick, she didn't want a lot of details and frankly I didn't offer much. Yeah yeah you've been so busy - yes I so understand - after all it must be heck in a hand basket not to have to get up and go to work all day... She mentioned that her mother aka Granny in our house, had some eye surgery over the past 6 months and Joyce had no one to help her give her she had to put drops in her eyes 3 times a day. Added to the fact that Granny was staying with her sister who apparently fell and broke her arm so Granny was helping her - but had to rely on Joyce to put drops in her eyes.
I'll let that sink in.... That and the "no one would help me" comment - now Niece A doesn't have a job (but does have kids) - Niece D has a job and is going to school full time - her own daughter aka my sister-in-law T has a job and generally works NIGHTS. It's an entire family of me-me-me. Unreal. Whatever - I married the male version which - also explains why I blog... Mum-in-law went on to discuss her thoughts on how she's too old to have the same surgery I did - she should have done it when she first heard about it... yadda yadda - this ain't to make you skinny pumpkin it's to help to eliminate health issues related to you being chubby. And her comments about diets not working - get rid of all the junk food and prepackaged crap in your house then talk to me about diets.... See reference back to In-law family picnics where there is nary a green vegetable in sight - unless it is drowned in cheese whiz (oh SO not joking there).
Bla, Bla, Bla.....
Then she asked if we had talked to Niece D on line - she said you did. I said no, I will see her posts on Facebook, and maybe comment - but that is a rare thing. Apparently Mum-in-law thought Niece D told me the big news in PA (wait for it....) Oh I'm sure you've guessed it already - yes boys and girls - Aunt Ing and Uncle Bubba will be Aunt and Uncle again as Niece A pregnant with her FOURTH child. And - here's the best part - she due IN A FEW DAYS! Which means she was knocked up when we were home for Christmas but they may not have told anyone - but seriously?!?? If I hadn't had surgery when would we have found out?!? When she arrived home and asked - who is this?
Now Mum-in-law claims she has an appointment to have her tubes tied - I've heard that before... so we'll see what happens next month.
I have no words... well - at least she's married to the baby daddy this time - (the first time that has happened) 1 out of 4 - yeah still sucks as a batting average too... God is testing me--- no that's not true anymore. I am numb to that anymore. Idiot children having multiple children I simply shake my head and go about planning my vacation. :-) Spoiled princess am I!
Yes, so spoiled that I went to school, paid off my loans, get up at o-dark-OMG work all day long commute from hell... I live with Bubba. Cripes. Man... almost wish I could drink! But I can sit in smugg-i-ness that I have all that I have and am blessed with so much because I worked for it - saved my pennies - and try mostly to do the right things. (yes I know Gossip is sin - please see previous posts about tickets and punching and SPF 89 - bla bla bla)....
I can say the look on Bubba's face was almost priceless - a mix of semi-surprise, annoyance - and resignation of life in his world. He did quip that he was going to tell his mother we can't afford for her to have any more kids. Hey we aren't tax payers in PA - the two gifts a year we send up there aren't that much. Now for you still playing at home - remember it was mentioned she's due in a few days... anyone betting when we find out this kid is out?? Before or after my birthday - I'm betting after - way after! I will wait just as long to send something up there... (meow).
I'm going back to work now - it's quiet here, I'm happy, my tummy is doing it's thing - which is generally making me nervous - and well it's a life isn't it?
Stay cool and remember - tomorrow is Friday!!!
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