Here are mine:
Confession--
DH and I are leaving on Monday and will not be back for 10 days. This is the first time we've left the kids since the honeymoon. I'm excited and all, but I'm truly dreading leaving the kids. I've never been away from DD for more than a night and she's such a mama's girl. I'm getting all weepy about it and trying to hide it from DH.
Open letter--
Dear xMIL,
DS loves the photo books you make for him every year. He really does. And I'm glad that you do them--honestly. But does the girlfriend really have to be in so many pictures? She's only met DS maybe 5 times. When DS looks back on these books in 10-15 years, does he really need to see her face everywhere? How likely is it that she's still going to be involved?
And are you aware that she's the homewrecker?
Love, the parent who has your grandson 95% of the time.
Re: open letters, fffc, vents, etc?
Dear 16yo Sister,
The world does not owe you anything just because you live in it. I don't think there is anything "wrong" with you. I am beginning to think you are just a b*&%$. This family has done everything it can to try and help you, and you continue to lie and steal from all of us. Now you have crossed a line by jeopardizing not one, but both of our parents' jobs in one week. Life is not easy. Get it over it. It's only going to get harder. In fact, you are making it even harder than it needs to be. And you are doing it to yourself. Noone is ever going to love you like your family does. But you are pushing us away. So until you grow up and take some responsiblity, don't expect to be treated as a part of this family. It has been too many years of your crap for any of us to trust you. I admit this family is not perfect. But we do not deserve this. You can't steal cars and company credit cards and expect us to just stand by. You have gone too far. I'm done.
Love,
Tired of trying
FFFC: I am counting down to my sister's 18th birthday. It is breaking my heart what she is doing to my Mom and another of my sisters who still lives at home. We have tried and tried and tried to help her - nothing changes. I just want her gone so my mom can relax. I am very, very close with my other sisters. But I can't reach this one.
FFFC
I can't stand 12-14 year olds. If DH and I have kids I might have to move out for these three years and he can handle it on his own. Unfortunantly we have 3 of these right now. I don't know how middle school teachers do it! Just with our three we have the moody quiet one, the center of attention thinks he is funny but mostly just rude, and the know it all super emotional thinks she is 25. AHHHHHH! We will make it. We will make it. We will make it.
With the BMs knowing the kids are getting older and will be on there own before we know it (totally understandable) they want to be there best friends and not there mother. You are 35 why are you getting in an instagram arguement with a 12 year old???
Next fffc dh and I spent absolutely way too much money on SS for his bday and I regret every penny. He's turning into a spoiled, entitled brat and I cannot stand it. He always wants to know how much everyone spends on him and even after that he's asking for more. Between my idiot ILs, Bms family and us, SS thinks money and STUFF is the most important thing. I'm so mad at myself for getting caught up in the spending war but I'm done. Never again
BFP #1 09/02/11 M/C 09/12/11 8w6days
BFP #2 07/18/12 Baby S born on his EDD 03/23/13
SS - age 12...SD - age 8...DS - 13 mos.
This is why my DD has the shortest stacked bob (as in its pretty much shaved in the back) haircut. Its very cute and very very very very very very very very very very very very very easy to take care of. And there are rarely knots.
I still brush my 11 yo's hair, but it is curly and she likes it long.... eh! I just do it in the morning and have her braid it before bed.
FFFC: SO just was taken out for a month from work for anxiety issues ( has congestive hear failure as well). I love him beyond belief but it gonna be a long month. I really hope the house stays clean while I work. Ugh
Dear XH, congratulations for getting SO removed from your shared work environment. The ripple has been felt through the entire house, including OUR children. Shane on you. Please disappear, ASAP!
No love, ME
Fffc 2 BM makes me mad sometimes. Like this weekend she is supposed to keep the boys for their little sister's birthday party, which we agreed to, but when 11yo complained he won't see his dad she told him it was because his dad won't drive to get him in the snow. Really, BM? Sigh.
FFC: When my ILs come to SDs sporting events I always seriously consider not going. But I suck it up, because she's a great kid and she deserves to have all the support in the stands. But it makes me dread when my DD is old enough to do stuff like this. My MIL can't keep her mouth shut. She likes to air our dirty laundry everywhere and thinking about her ruining my kids' events for me for the next 18 odd years makes me phsyically ill.
Open Letter:
BM,
We will gladly take your visitation (again)tonight if you don't want it. And I will have so much fun with your daughter she won't even have time to miss you. Your loss.
"Just" the SM
SD,
Nobody knows better than me how frustrating math can be. But, you can't just say "I don't get it", throw up your hands, and be done. We're getting you a tutor. Make the most of it, please.
Your SM
Dear BM
I love how it's 7 minutes past your pick up time and you still don't know if you will be picking up SS. The world doesn't revolve around you.
Singned, an angry SM
Thanks!
BFP #1 09/02/11 M/C 09/12/11 8w6days
BFP #2 07/18/12 Baby S born on his EDD 03/23/13
SS - age 12...SD - age 8...DS - 13 mos.
It's ok if I'm not pregnant this month. And I have several bfns to prove it. So can you just show up already? Thanks!
Love,
The owner of this uterus.
Weird. Maybe your AF came to visit me, instead. I am soooooo not supposed to be hosting AF for another week and a half, but it seems she has been here for about a week already. I took a test because this is beyond abnormal for me, and it was negative. I wish sue would go away. I'm starting to get nervous. As soon as can, I'll send her back to your house where she belongs.