FFFC - yes it's early, but I already have one

HisChamaoleGirl · August 2014

Good morning ladies,

DH has an aunt who lives about an hour away and our visits with her consists of her calling and asking him to do work around her house. The last two non "fix this is my house" calls were about a BBQ but upon arrival he was asked to BBQ for the whole party.

Anyway, she text me inviting us to a BBQ and after seeing it was on lo's first birthday I responded that I'd have to discuss it will DH bc we has plans for lo's birthday. She responded with "seriously? It's just that (niece) birthday is during the week so this is the day we chose to do it. LO is more than welcome to share the day with her."

I don't want lo to share her first birthday with a ten year old. I don't want to drive an hour to their house to watch my husband BBQ for her friends and then do a nod to the baby in the house that it's her birthday too . I want to just stick to our plans and leave it at that. I know someway this is going to blow up in my face bc "they're family" and that's the reason to just do what they want. Ugh

Zoly1103 · August 2014

HisChamaoleGirl said:

Good morning ladies, DH has an aunt who lives about an hour away and our visits with her consists of her calling and asking him to do work around her house. The last two non "fix this is my house" calls were about a BBQ but upon arrival he was asked to BBQ for the whole party. Anyway, she text me inviting us to a BBQ and after seeing it was on lo's first birthday I responded that I'd have to discuss it will DH bc we has plans for lo's birthday. She responded with "seriously? It's just that (niece) birthday is during the week so this is the day we chose to do it. LO is more than welcome to share the day with her." I don't want lo to share her first birthday with a ten year old. I don't want to drive an hour to their house to watch my husband BBQ for her friends and then do a nod to the baby in the house that it's her birthday too . I want to just stick to our plans and leave it at that. I know someway this is going to blow up in my face bc "they're family" and that's the reason to just do what they want. Ugh

That would seriously irritate me too. Will your H want to go?

My confession is that my H is sick and seems to have a pulled muscle so every time he moves, he groans. Every time he groans, I want to put a pillow over his head and smother him in his sleep. But E has also not slept great this week and has been extra fussy and into things. So I admit, my sleep deprivation could be a contributing factor to my lack of patience (not that it is great to begin with).

bossmom11 · August 2014

@HisChamaoleGirl that is crazy. I wouldn't go.

Mine is my in-laws are coming this today for the weekend to celebrate LO's, my FIL's, my SIL's bday which all occur over the next 2 weeks and their anniversary. I am kind of dreading it because they come with grand plans and then they refuse to decide on something. I am fine with giving input but they give no preference of what they want and my MIL is battling cancer so I want to be considerate of picking what is okay with her. They don't ever talk about the cancer so it is an elephant in the room whenever we talk. Anyway I guess the confession is I wish we could just talk about the cancer to get it out in the open so that it isn't super awkward when deciding what to do this weekend. I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable so it is just a tough situation.

Jupiter62 · August 2014

HisChamaoleGirl said:

Good morning ladies, DH has an aunt who lives about an hour away and our visits with her consists of her calling and asking him to do work around her house. The last two non "fix this is my house" calls were about a BBQ but upon arrival he was asked to BBQ for the whole party. Anyway, she text me inviting us to a BBQ and after seeing it was on lo's first birthday I responded that I'd have to discuss it will DH bc we has plans for lo's birthday. She responded with "seriously? It's just that (niece) birthday is during the week so this is the day we chose to do it. LO is more than welcome to share the day with her." I don't want lo to share her first birthday with a ten year old. I don't want to drive an hour to their house to watch my husband BBQ for her friends and then do a nod to the baby in the house that it's her birthday too . I want to just stick to our plans and leave it at that. I know someway this is going to blow up in my face bc "they're family" and that's the reason to just do what they want. Ugh

I would feel weird about going and hijacking a 10 year old's birthday party. If niece invited other guests that aren't as close to LO, wouldn't they feel weird about showing up with a gift for niece, but no gift for LO?

redfallon · August 2014

@HisChamaoleGirl said:

Good morning ladies, DH has an aunt who lives about an hour away and our visits with her consists of her calling and asking him to do work around her house. The last two non "fix this is my house" calls were about a BBQ but upon arrival he was asked to BBQ for the whole party. Anyway, she text me inviting us to a BBQ and after seeing it was on lo's first birthday I responded that I'd have to discuss it will DH bc we has plans for lo's birthday. She responded with "seriously? It's just that (niece) birthday is during the week so this is the day we chose to do it. LO is more than welcome to share the day with her." I don't want lo to share her first birthday with a ten year old. I don't want to drive an hour to their house to watch my husband BBQ for her friends and then do a nod to the baby in the house that it's her birthday too . I want to just stick to our plans and leave it at that. I know someway this is going to blow up in my face bc "they're family" and that's the reason to just do what they want. Ugh

I think all that needed to be said was, "I'm sorry, that's LO's birthday and we already have plans."

It sounds like you guys cave with her all the time. If you don't wanna do it, don't do it.

jlp0528 · August 2014

I finally have one!!! I refuse to blow dry and straighten my hair and do my make up with clothes on after taking a shower. It's way too hot so I always get ready in the buff post shower from start to finish. I'm sure more people do this than I imagine.

Burrberrymum · August 2014

My confession is I haven't once had a s'more this summer.. Last summer I ate 1 while I had GD and my blood sugar sky rocketed and it traumatized me and the thought of s'mores just scares me now.

Eta: I love them charred! Yes, on fire, blown then blown out quick and it's perfect!

bermybabe68 · August 2014

I want s'mores now too! I can't remember the last time I've had one. The marshmallows are good heated up (use a really long skewer so u don't burn yourself) over a burning hot element on an electric stove too. I like my marshmallows dark golden brown. And the chocolate has to be Lindt. Any other chocolate just isn't worth the indulgence in calories.

Sorry but no UO. I can never think of one when the thread is started.

Salemkitty13 · August 2014

@soccermom11‌ That sounds like an uncomfortable position. I hope your weekend goes well. Positive thoughts for your family.

Salemkitty13 · August 2014

@jojo1112 Good Luck with the party tomorrow!!! I hope it goes well! (And no rain)

Salemkitty13 · August 2014

FFFC. DH boss is retiring in December. So is our sitter. I'm hoping DH gets promoted then decides I should stay home with DS. (A girl can dream, right?)

Meganbryn · August 2014

My confession.. And this may shock some of you..
I've never eaten a smore before!! :-S

Af1004 · August 2014

I don't do smores...... They sound good in theory to me; marshmallow, chocolate, graham cracker. ..... i think if the whole thing was warm then I might like it.

I do marshmallows in fire most of the time. The whole center has to be melted is my only requirement.

I'd never heard of golden birthday until the other day. Mine was my 1st, I'm sure my parents never heard of it.

krose0713 · August 2014

@Meganbryn‌ @starscream‌ @Af1004‌
I think you all are missing out. S'mores are 100% delicious. Sometimes I crave them and think about making them over the stove at home. Yum. =P~

PumpkinMommaaa · August 2014

I've been a SAHM since February and I'm over it. It is not for me. Lol.

Also, on the s'mores thing. The only way I like them is in the oven. If you put the graham crackers on a cookie sheet with the chocolate on them, then the marshmallows they are delish. The marshmallow is the perfect amount I toastiness, the chocolate melts and the whole thing is warm. Put the oven on broil and put them in for like 2 minutes:)

Af1004 · August 2014

I love marshmallows. .... chocolate and graham crackers ok but what pumpkinmomma described sounds pretty good. I think I'd like it all warm.

Salemkitty13 · August 2014

I love Hershey's bars. I also love love love dark chocolate. I lived in Wales for a year and all the chocolate was gross. So sweet. It made my teeth hurt. Girls in my dormitory would bring the most delicious European dark chocolates that their parents would buy them on holiday but they Didnt like them. I was in the hallway once I heard one of the girls say, "oh, take them to the American girl, she likes them, ewwww." I was good with that. More chocolate for me

redfallon · August 2014

I like graham crackers. I like marshmallows. I like Hershey bars. I do not like them all put together. I tried it. I wanted to like it. I really did. I don't.

bossmom11 · September 2014

Salemkitty13 said:

@soccermom11‌ That sounds like an uncomfortable position. I hope your weekend goes well. Positive thoughts for your family.

Thanks. It went alright. I made an executive decision on what to do and I think it was the best for everyone.

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