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Open Letter Wednesday
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Do we want to continue this?
If so- what's on your mind? Vents, confessions, thanks.....
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Re: Open Letter Wednesday
Dear DH--
Thank you for letting me flip out a little last night. There are a lot of things I've been holding in and I know I shouldn't have taken them out on you and yelled at you, but you were so good to recognize that it wasn't about you, and just listen, take it all in and support me through my little break down. I feel so much better today. Thanks for being awesome!
Your Stressed Out Wife.
Dear Work --
Please get better. I hate coming to you every single day. I feel burnt out. I feel like I'm not making a difference and I WANT to.
Your Stressed Out Employee.
Dear DD --
PLEASE eat. Please. Please. Seriously. I'm starting to freak out from your eating strike. I promise to feed you whatever you want as long as you eat SOMETHING. Please!
Your freaked out mommy.
Dear Mom (and other family members) --
If you tell me "Oh, don't worry, she'll eat when she's hungry" one more time, I will throat punch you. It has been days, nearly a week, since DD has had what I would call a decent meal. At some point she is going to begin losing weight. And that is NOT an okay thing. So shut up and leave me alone!
Your freaked out family member.
Dear DD's halloween costume --
Hurry up and get here so I can see you!!!
Signed, "Loves Halloween!"
Dear beloved aunt,
Its enough now. We all get that you are a firm believing born again christian. That said, your belittement of other religions is not cool. Must all other religions be a threat to yours? Open your mind and you will see that there are amazing things in all faiths but you have to look outside your tunnel-vision to see it. Muslim, Hindu, Taoist, Buddist, Jewish, Mormon... they all have the one quality that all religions should have and that is bringing hope to people when they feel there is none.
-Your frustrated neice
Dear sister,
I know you don't want kids, but you don't have to belittle my kids and act like they are a nuisance. And stop being jealous of my kids just because mom and dad give them more attention than you. Grow up already. You're 31 years old.
Signed, your irritated sister
Dear grandma,
Jesus came to take you home yesterday. I'm so sad you are gone, but I'm glad you are no longer suffering. It's not goodbye forever, just goodbye for now. We'll see you again in heaven someday.
Love, your granddaughter
Dear boss and coworkers,
You are all the best. Thank you for being understanding with me taking time off during our busiest time of year for my grandma's passing. I'm so thankful that God blessed me with this job, and with you as my boss and coworkers.
Signed, your ever-grateful employee/coworker
Dear DS,
Thank you for your kisses and hugs last night. They were just what Mommy needed.
Love, Mommy
Dear DD,
Your laugh and smile always brighten my day.
Love, Mommy
I totally could have written this myself! It doesn't matter what I try to feed DD, unless the moon and stars are properly aligned, she won't eat, no matter what I offer her! That's why she's 3 years old and only 27lbs
It's hard when everyone (even our pediatrician) says not to worry -- that's what mamas do! Also, sorry to hear work is giving you a hard time. I hope it gets better!
My open letter Wednesday:
Dear Fall,
I know you're coming in a couple of weeks. THANK YOU. Please bring some cooler temperatures and lower humidity with you. I've been looking forward to you for months!
-One HOT mama! (and not in a good way!)
AND
Dear work,
Please keep being awesome.
-Your grateful employee
AND
Dear DD,
I know you miss your daddy while he's away on business (I do too!), but thank you for showing me how to wake up and embrace the morning. You were nothing but delightful and it was a great way to start the day!
-Your loving mommy
Throwing leaves
Dear DH,
Grow a pair. Stand up for what you asked for from your soon to be employer. You know they are screwing you. Don't ask for my opinion about what to do and then do nothing. It's irritating to sit back and see you not be the adult that I know you can be.
Grrrr,
Wifey
Dear DS,
Please stop screaching. I know you think your voice is super entertaining. But screaching every time we are out in public is annoying. I'd like to have one meal without one of us having to take you out of the restaurant or actually make it through Target without other people laughing.
I love you!
Your soon to be tone deaf mommy
Dear Self,
Stop being so cranky. If these are the worst problems you have...you're life is pretty good.
Best,
having a hard time seeing the positive
Dear DH,
Please get out of bed at a reasonable time in the morning. I am sick and tired of hearing you complain every morning about how tired you are while you lounge in bed until 7:30! I am tired too, but I get up at 6 am, make coffee, get myself and DD ready, lunches packed, car packed, etc. My mornings would be a lot easier if you got off your lazy a** and helped me out!
Your annoyed wife (who is not a morning person either, by the way)
Dear Class of Adult Learners -
This is your job. You are being paid to learn how to do it. Stop talking when I'm talking. Listen to directions. Put your phones away (yes, I can see it under the desk). Pay attention. This is a tough gig and I'm the person who can show you how to do it and be successful. LISTEN TO ME!!!!!
- Frustrated Trainer/Adult Babysitter
Dear owner/manager,
I'm seriously getting sick of working here. I'm so pissed off today, I can't even begin ... Get your *** together before all of your good employees leave!
Sincerely,
A good one that almost got away
Dear Jared,
Please, please, please remaster the vocals on "Games You Play" and record "Ghost of You" soon! The deadline for the International Songwriting Contest is September 21st, and I'm getting nervous the closer we get to the deadline. You're an awesome father, but being your songwriting partner is a little nerve-wracking. Love you.
~S
Dear Facial Swelling from Dental Surgery,
Please go away, and fast! I'm not leaving the house again today because I look like I've been beaten. This wouldn't be so embarrassing if it weren't common knowledge that I have a crazy abusive ex-husband, and I don't exactly need people in this small town thinking, "Oh, there she goes again with another guy beating her."
Thanks, S
Dear Self,
You're coming up on year 11 as a professor. Please work on time management, grading papers when they are first turned in, and in general being responsible. Also, you have two publishers waiting for you to finish writing books. Write them :-)
Love,
Me
Mac and cheese lover!
Hi, I'm a long time lurker but I wanted to jump in, too.
Dear new supervisor-
Everyone says you're a micromanager and that you freak out over the smallest details. Just a heads up, that is why I left my last job. Please respect me as a professional.
Thanks,
Just got transferred to you
Dear mom-
I know you just want to help, but I'm capable of caring for DD by myself while DH is out of town next week. I don't need you to stay with me for 5 days.
Love,
Your daughter who is a mom now, too.
Dear female friends-
Stop getting pregnant with twins. It's starting to freak me out!
Sincerely,
Your friend who is thinking about another baby, but doesn't want 2!
Dear current Nanny,
Please understand why we have to let you go, don't cry, or plead. I cannot handle it. Have some sympathy for a pregnant woman trying to do what is best for her own family. While I understand it is not best for your family...I am sorry. Please let this evening go well when I tell you.
Sad and anxious boss
Dear DH,
Come on! You really couldn't leave work a little early to be there with me to fire the nanny. It is ridculous. I have to hire caregivers, instruct them, monitor them, and everything else the least you could do is be physically present when I let one go. Way not to be a team player.
Angry wife