We got about 3″ or so of snow and the temps dropped drastically. Bri had to go down a steep side street and was sliding as he went. I could tell he was shook up when he came in, but he was nice enough to go through McDs and get their yummy chicken strips and a salad for me. I made baked potatoes too. I just am not doing well with cooking. We also need to go to the store as I think of something to have and we don’t have the meat or whatever. I made a Rachael Ray 30 minute recipe a few nights ago and over salted what would have been tasty turkey burgers. I used ‘Italian’ flavored turkey, so I should have left that alone. Bri ate some for lunch yesterday too, I don’t like over spicy stuff.
I did find a cute new Gund Piglet and receiving blankets that Brian gave the lady at work. Receiving blankets may turn into the child’s lovies when he gets older.
Today I’m kinda of ‘going through the motions’ as I am thinking about tomorrow. My brother left me a comment here that wasn’t suppose to be public about how he was still angry about last year. My mom had sent him a birthday card and ‘stirred the pot’. I get emails of my comments and when I saw his name, I called Bri in before I opened it as I haven’t heard a word from him in over a year. I was hoping he would say he’s sorry about what’s going on his me, etc. but no, it was all about him. So I feel like he divorced me! I am trying to get my mind off things. My Christmas cards are almost filled out and then decorating more is next. In my family we never really did Christmas decorating until we were all home for Christmas break. Bri’s parents (use to) and my brother (still) put up their trees on Christmas eve. I don’t plan to bake until the 19th or later as I give cookies as gifts and want them to be fresh. So although I am going through stuff, I feel I’m on schedule. ; ) I applaud my pals who have everything ready.
Keep your chin up Dianne, I think of you often and pray that all turns out well 🙂
Your going through a really tough time now, I can tell by your writing, that your terribly down. Please know that I’m thinking only positive thoughts for you!
Families can be heard to deal with, but you can’t blame yourself for how other people chose to be. I find it especially important to remember that you cannot control how other people act – you can only control how YOU chose to react. Like Vonna said, keep your chin up and try not to let it get the best of you.
I’ve been through similar times with one of my sisters. While we are currently speaking, I no longer feel any “sisterhood” with her. At least she lives 1100 miles away, and I don’t have to speak with her too often. Families can be a source of joy, and sometimes heartbreak. Do try to keep your mind off him. You have a wonderful son and husband so concentrate on them. 🙂
Yeah, in both my ‘ natural’ sibling ring and in my ‘step family’ sibling ring, there’s tension and it is always worse at the holidays. We all want to run off and tell mom and dad on our bad brothers and sisters. I’m sorry that your brother upset you – again! – and I hope you won’t let it put a cloud over your holidays.
And to also comment on your LOVELY snow pictures – WOW!! It looks more like a fairy garden than ever!! Magical!
Today is the 7th … does memory serve me right, and this is the day you get your results?? Fingers crossed for good news…!!