Lucky me! (NOT!)
One of my sisters just announced she is flying to CA on Dec 12th and will be in CA until Jan 11th. She will be at another sister's house from Dec 12-Dec 17th when they will drive up and pass her off to me. Then she will be at my house from Dec 17th until Jan 7th when I will drive her back back to our other sister's house. When my sister said she wanted to come out to CA for a few weeks I thought she meant 2, not almost 6! Someone shoot me now! My mom & her husband will be at my house as well from Dec 21-29.
I only have 1 tv with cable and she is more than likely going to take it over. My tv is going to think it has been stolen with all the reality shows she watches. Oh, and I won't get to play video games either because I will have to hang out with her after work and take care of E while my husband gets to have fun on the computer.
UGH!! I just want to hide under my bed until after E's bday in February.
Re: Lucky me! (NOT!)
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I have to agree with the PP...
You're not going to get any sympathy from me because I know there are people way less fortunate who would KILL to have family home for the holidays.
Be grateful...
If you had expectations regarding the length of her visit, you should have relayed those prior to plans being made. And if you knew that you would not enjoy her visit, I don't understand why you would agree to it at all. You all should have communicated with each other like adults.
I understand not getting along with family or not wanting someone to stay for an extended period of time due to the relationship you have with them. I just don't see what complaining about it does or why you would go into the situation expecting the worst. A bit of positivity could go a long way in this situation. Why not focus on making this a time to improve your relationship with her?
I also do not get why you "won't get to play video games" or why you will have to take care of your daughter while your "husband gets to have fun on the computer." That sounds like an issue with your husband, not your sister.Geez. Can we say harsh much, people? While I understand many of the viewpoints being expressed, I can also sympathize with Hersheykiss. Having a houseguest for 2 1/2 weeks is a long time! I get exhausted after I have a houseguest just for a weekend! Especially for one who you might not have the greatest relationship with. It's great that so many people have good relationships with their family members, but not everyone has that kind of relationship. I mean, I love my sisters-in-law, but would I want them to stay for a two and a half weeks? Probably not!
So Hersheykiss, I hope that you can enjoy the time with your sister and that she doesn't drive you too crazy!
Definately harsh responses, although you are not sugar coating it so I guess they aren't either.
My Mom often comes and stays with us for 2+ weeks at Christmas time and of course I LOVE having her here. She will ask me if its ok for that long and she sometimes asks if she should stay with with one of her good friends for a night or two in between to break it up. She TOTALLY understands and we communicate about it before she comes out. Having a house guest for that long is tough no matter who it is.
For you to complain about not being able to play video games seems a little ridiculous but maybe that is how you unwind, I don't know you well enough to know. I would appreciate having family around like everyone says and definately have some date nights or date days while she is here.
The holidays are about celebrating, appreciating and family. You are very lucky, I hope you can find it in yourself to appreciate your time with your sister.