My parents are coming in this wknd - got kinda long...sorry

Maddie&EthansMom wrote: It's about time. I went to see them at the end of June (I think) and they told Maddie when we left that they would see her soon. They were trying to come down the following weekend, but didn't make it. They have been to my brother's house several times in the past month or so (he lives 30 mins from me), but they never make plans...they just drop in. Everytime they came to see him I wasn't able to make it b/c it was so last minute. Then, they decided they might come in when Scotty had last weekend off. I told them no. That was our time as a family.

Sunday my mother called me at 12:30 to invite us to my nephew's 1st b-day party. It was at 6 SUNDAY NIGHT!!! They live 2.5 hours away from us!!! WTH?? I told her no that we wouldn't be coming in. Well, when everyone asked about us she blamed SCOTTY and told them that "Scotty only has Sunday off and I doubt he wants to be spending his time off up here." UM NO!! Didn't you tell them we WEREN'T INVITED??? She didn't want us there. Us not being there gave her a reason to gripe about me behind my back and another reason to say "Well, you never come here, why should we come see you?" Oh...I don't know....your GRANDKIDS maybe????

I just spent a whole freaking week at their house. She has the money to do all this crap all the time, but never has the money when it comes to seeing me or my kids. Then she complains that she never gets to see them. I'm sorry, but it is easier for her and dad to come here than for me to travel alone with 2 kids. And I hate leaving Scotty on his only day off. And him going there is out of the question. He will if I ask him to, but my mother has interfered so much that he doesn't really get along with my family. They are all backstabbers and can't leave well enough alone. Scotty doesn't trust them anymore.

Anyway, it should be a great weekend. I'll get to hear her talk about my precious nephews the entire time while she tries to get close to my kids (once again). I'm just shocked she isn't bringing the said nephews with her like she normally does. Then my kids don't get any alone time with my parents.

I still think she holds it against me for moving away. She is obviously closer to the grandkids that live near her. On the other side of that...I'm really glad I moved away. My family is so dysfunctional it is unreal.

Sorry...I didn't mean for this to get so long. I'm just not having a good week so far and this tops the cake.

ETA: The other day we were in the car and Maddie said "Pa Paw said he was going to come see me soon. I guess he was kidding." I told my mother this and I guess that is why they are coming. My parents adore my children and they adore my parents. I really love my parents, too. It just irks me that they can't be more involved in my kids lives, kwim?

mckayleesmom replied: Dh's mom is the same way....she always makes plans to visit and never follows through. Mckaylee was almost 2 when WE finally went out there to see them after Russell was born...That was the first time they saw Mckaylee....she was a week shy of 2.

Boys r us replied: I don't know whether to say congratulations that you got them come visit or Uh oh that they're coming(sounds like there is a little friction)

No seriously, I'm glad they're coming in!!! I hope you guys have a good visit!

Maddie&EthansMom replied:
I know, I kind of made it sound like I wanted them here, but didn't I really want to see them and I want them to see the kids, but they always bring so much baggage with them. I'm sure we will enjoy our time together. I think Scotty will be off on Monday, too.

Boys r us replied: Hey Aimee..look at the ads that pop up at the top when you look at this post..lol.."how to get your boyfriend back"

Maddie&EthansMom replied: That's funny! I dont' want my boyfriend back! I want my family to behave!

MommyToAshley replied:
Exactly how I feel about my parents. But, they only live 15 minutes away.


I hope you have a wonderful visit.

kayla's mama replied:

We feel the same way with DH's dad. He has only been down here to see us once since we had Kayla. It's only a 5 hour drive. My parents come once or twice a month. Enough about me.

I hope you guys have a good visit.

amymom replied: I understand completly. Hugs to you. Have a good weekend.

CantWait replied: I'm so sorry. My inlaws have never been to anywhere where we have lived either. They always wait until we come to Toronto, yet they've been other places. Really is enough to tick ya off. Good Luck this weekend.

TANNER'S MOM replied: Girl I think we are having the same week...lol And pretty close to the same life it seems..... oopps except your life is skinner than mine...But I too am working on it.lolol

With me it is DH's parents.. They still have not CALLED since TANNER, there blood broke his arm.. but yet his sister and her 2 kids and her husband are coming to live them w/ them while they are waiting on the closing of there house, that my MIL and FIL COSIGNED for... yet.. can not pick up the phone b/c it is long distance and cost to much....

So.. sorry to hi jack you! I am glad Pawpa wasn't kidding.. and Maddie will have a nice week..

Family's are hard business....lol But we love'em

Hillbilly Housewife replied: Must be tough living so far away from your family.... I`m glad you got them to come visit!

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Enjoy your time with them and if your mom starts talking about your nephews you can always start up the blender to make margaritas. Two birds with that one, noise to drown out chatter and alcohol to mellow you out. Have a good weekend.

A&A'smommy replied: I know how you feel my inlaws are that way too!! Anyway I hope you have a good week anyway!!

kimberley replied: similar problems here on both sides. hope she behaves during the visit and you enjoy yourselves. ((((hugs)))) to you!