Christmas is Coming!! Christmas is Coming!!

Dana Jean said:

GNTLGNT

Happy Anniversary!

So, what ended up happening with all the kids? Did everyone say "I'm sorry mom and next year, you plan the dinner, set the time and we will be there?"

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GNTLGNT said:

....it was nothing but a sh*t show.....she and I had a very nice gift exchange-but none of the kids got their Mom anything, not even a card....Tracy didn't cook a meal, because she wasn't going to all the trouble after the way things had been handled.....that nailed us though, because the kids all went their merry ways and didn't try to bring a plate of anything to us from their various stops, hell-her own Mom had an open house and we never got an invite....I'm not putting this out there to make anyone feel sorry for us, I just feel bad for Tracy because I know how wounded she is-even though she's got the RBF plastered on her mug.....things like this have made me lose the joy of Christmas....I still love spoiling her, but the rest of the magic is just gone......I never had the stereotypical family Christmas, being an only-I was treated more as a small adult and the other gatherings as a married man-we might have had a couple of drama free get togethers but that's about it...and now, Seth and his fiance are at the hospital-they have induced her labor and my 4th grandchild will be born today, but Mom and I feel like we're being pushed away....I love my son, but have developed an incredible loathing for his woman....she has revealed herself to be a manipulative little princess and he just hasn't seen his way clear to shutting her down, and now he's having a child with her....*sigh*....this is supposed to be a happy time, but this year has just sucked enormously.....sorry about the rant, but I know you folks will understand and forgive me.....just not a happy GNT at the moment.....

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Dana Jean said:

Oh Scott. I am so sorry. And don't feel alone. This happens in families all the time, everywhere. All these personalities. It gets tricky and uncomfortable. I totally understand Tracy's hurt and I am very sorry she is feeling it. It feels icky. But she has you and you are her rock.

I wish you congrats on the new baby and would love to see pictures if you get the chance, and I hope once the baby is here, things will settled down and the love will come back to you and Tracy. Damn kids! You can love them with all your heart, but not like them at times and not like their choices.

We just want the very best for our babes. Why can't they see that?

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Neesy said:

So sorry to hear this - I hope that you get to see your new grandchild and congratulations on the 4th grandchild! (Do you know if it is a boy or a girl yet?)

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GNTLGNT said:

...it's a boy, will be called Bryson.....

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Dana Jean said:

Better out than in. Sometimes just vocalizing frustration eases it .... a bit. Holding it close to the chest can make it swell to the point of explosion.

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GNTLGNT said:

....it was nothing but a sh*t show.....she and I had a very nice gift exchange-but none of the kids got their Mom anything, not even a card....Tracy didn't cook a meal, because she wasn't going to all the trouble after the way things had been handled.....that nailed us though, because the kids all went their merry ways and didn't try to bring a plate of anything to us from their various stops, hell-her own Mom had an open house and we never got an invite....I'm not putting this out there to make anyone feel sorry for us, I just feel bad for Tracy because I know how wounded she is-even though she's got the RBF plastered on her mug.....things like this have made me lose the joy of Christmas....I still love spoiling her, but the rest of the magic is just gone......I never had the stereotypical family Christmas, being an only-I was treated more as a small adult and the other gatherings as a married man-we might have had a couple of drama free get togethers but that's about it...and now, Seth and his fiance are at the hospital-they have induced her labor and my 4th grandchild will be born today, but Mom and I feel like we're being pushed away....I love my son, but have developed an incredible loathing for his woman....she has revealed herself to be a manipulative little princess and he just hasn't seen his way clear to shutting her down, and now he's having a child with her....*sigh*....this is supposed to be a happy time, but this year has just sucked enormously.....sorry about the rant, but I know you folks will understand and forgive me.....just not a happy GNT at the moment.....

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Dana Jean said:

Well, make sure it's primo glue. That Elmer's stuff is whack.

I'm kidding! Don't sniff glue. Eat a donut.

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Moderator said:

(((Scott and Tracy))) I'd been wondering about the baby. I'd had it in my head that she was farther along in July and that I must have missed an announcement.

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Spideyman said:

Spidey in not so positive mode-- turn about is fair play. Set new traditions for you and Tracy/ Christmas Day or Eve or both are for you guys alone. Others- heck they have a Christmas in July as a family unit if so desired- if not their total loss. You have given freely and they have taken.

Your special anniversary weekend is for you and Tracy. Any catastrophic events can be handled by the other "adults". Go and enjoy.

Congrats on the new grandbaby.

Remember Dyer: "when you change the way you look at things, they things you look at change." Live your life with Tracy to the fullest.

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Dana Jean said:

cookies are gateway drugs. Donuts are hardcore.

He's in Defcon Donut Zone.

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GNTLGNT said:

....it was nothing but a sh*t show.....she and I had a very nice gift exchange-but none of the kids got their Mom anything, not even a card....Tracy didn't cook a meal, because she wasn't going to all the trouble after the way things had been handled.....that nailed us though, because the kids all went their merry ways and didn't try to bring a plate of anything to us from their various stops, hell-her own Mom had an open house and we never got an invite....I'm not putting this out there to make anyone feel sorry for us, I just feel bad for Tracy because I know how wounded she is-even though she's got the RBF plastered on her mug.....things like this have made me lose the joy of Christmas....I still love spoiling her, but the rest of the magic is just gone......I never had the stereotypical family Christmas, being an only-I was treated more as a small adult and the other gatherings as a married man-we might have had a couple of drama free get togethers but that's about it...and now, Seth and his fiance are at the hospital-they have induced her labor and my 4th grandchild will be born today, but Mom and I feel like we're being pushed away....I love my son, but have developed an incredible loathing for his woman....she has revealed herself to be a manipulative little princess and he just hasn't seen his way clear to shutting her down, and now he's having a child with her....*sigh*....this is supposed to be a happy time, but this year has just sucked enormously.....sorry about the rant, but I know you folks will understand and forgive me.....just not a happy GNT at the moment.....

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