Jenny Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 My mother-in-law lives with us and she has been grinding my gears lately. I guess she doesn't have enough to do, so she sticks her nose in where it doesn't belong. I try to cut her some slack, and I feel guilty sometimes, but all of my family barely tolerates her, so it's not just me. That is why I am looking forward to the long weekend. The first couple days we will be home, but between having company over and getting stuff done around the house, she will not get the chance to annoy me much. Thursday night, we are leaving and she will be staying at home. Although we will still be with family (mine), it will give us a much-needed break from her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Sorry to hear that, Jenny. I am lucky that my father in law, who also lives with us, minds his own business. I guess it's a man thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Jenny, I also know what you're going through...I told hubby we need to get away for a weekend or so, coz I've been so stressed out lately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 my oily-variety bohunk and I were talking about stress levels on the drive to San Diego on Friday. He mentioned that he knows no one, not a single person, that isn't stressed out about something or another. It's a sad testament to today's society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I guess you have to be a saint or an idiot not to get stressed... I am stressed too although I usually keep my cool and my smile... life itself might be like a party but hangover time comes too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Stress seems to be more a part of life that when my parents were my age. But the world is different. I let it get to me at work, but I try to just get up and walk away, even if just down the hall, downstairs to get a drink of water, just clear my head. And as soon as I walk out the door to go home, in my car the music gets cranked and whatever was stressing me is gone. At home I just count to 10. And with a 3 year old you do that a lot, but at the same time I see her get so happy over the littlest things, that I wish I could be more that way. Whys as adults do we need big things to make us happy? We played water balloons yesterday and she was just thrilled, laughing and having fun. I was too and it felt great! Now there's and idea, throw water balloons at the person(s) stressing you out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks for the support, guys. I do try to take things in stride, but it's hard when it's 24/7. Also, when you have a three-year old who is pushing your buttons, you don't need someone asking you idiotic questions or thrusting something in your face that they printed off the internet for you to read right then and there. Ok, enough. My husband and I have started taking walks at night after Samantha is asleep. If has really helped us cope and it gives us a chance to talk without other ears around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Jen, have you tried giving her some (important)duties around the house to make her feel like a valuable contributor to the household? Sometimes that's what they need. Ask her if she wouldn't mind preparing dinner one night (if cooking is her thing) or something along those lines. Often "they" meddle because they need to feel needed rather than feeling like a burden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 They can also be "disposed of" for a minimal fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) Thanks, Joe, I will try that. But I'm still more tempted to try Jane's water balloon solution Now, now, Sammy......she IS my kid's grandma and does come in handy when I have a babysititng emergency, so I'm not quite ready to do her in yet. Edited July 3, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 When I say "disposed of", I mean she can placed in a nice retirement home where she can mingle with other nice people in her age group. I just placed my very wealthy grandmother in the lovely "Jack Kevorkian Personal Care Home for the Recently Retired". Their motto is: "We take care of your loved ones". Nice place. What'd ya think I meant?...we should have her whacked? Who do you think I am?...Paulie Walnuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 But I'm still more tempted to try Jane's water balloon solution Jenny, it is the fun way to get back at someone and usually everyone laughs, well at least the person throwing the balloons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Jenny, it is the fun way to get back at someone and usually everyone laughs, well at least the person throwing the balloons! Especially if you fill 'em with urine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Joe....eeewwwwwwww!! Now that would fall under a whole different thread not suitable for SF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Speaking of liquids, I have been wearing many perfumes for the last 30 years but there´s one I always had. Now I´m fed up with it but I have no idea of what my new parfume will be... It´s harder than to chose a new handbag... It´s like finding the book... or the man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 The sample questions for the chemistry, biology, and physics SAT subject tests made me feel like an idiot. } Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Chemistry questions always make me feel stupider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I don't know what's worst--chemistry, physics or maths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Chemistry... Physics is quite well-behaved and maths acts up, but it's willing to be your friend if you're nice to it. Chemistry is out to kill you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 You're probably right. I don't understand maths and physics at all, but chemistry is so difficult to understand and dull and stupid that I just want to punch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Good luck with that. I'll hold it down, if you need me to. It is annoying. The only one I was almost good at was biology. Almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thank you. Yes. Biology was alright for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Actually, I plan on majoring in biochemistry. I'm not awful at chemistry, apparently I'm just not too great at what the SAT expects me to know about chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Biochemistry? Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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