So There Goes My Thanksgiving

Aug 15, 2010

For those of you who are members on Ecstasy, you’re fully aware of what this post will entail. However, for those who aren’t, let’s just put it like this– my ALL time favorite holiday has been ruined by news which is was only made worse by the fact that Robby and I will yet again be separated for several days. Yeah, I know it’s sad– but don’t cry for me minions, I’ll deal.

Last week, Robby came home to tell me that he was once again driving across the country. Why you wonder? Because my sister-in-law decided to apply for a job in San Diego and is now moving back in with my mother-in-law. Now, I wouldn’t be bothered by this if the entire event had been discussed with me, but it wasn’t so I was infuriated. I still have yet to hear from her regarding kidnapping my husband for a few days to drive her across the country. Why am I bothered by this? Because not once did she think to include me in her planning. She did not contact me to say, “Hey, is it okay if your husband helps to drive me and my husband across the country?” It’s not like Robby is single. He has a family– albeit, it’s just me, but still he has a WIFE to consider, so when he told me what was going on, I was LIVID and actually if I’m honest, still am.

The reason it bothers me so much is a, it’s rude, and b she knows her brother. She knows he is crappy in the memory and planning department so what would have happened if I had something planned that I told him about but he forgot¹? Is he than supposed to cancel because she decided to be a selfish bitch and not bother to check with me first? So, yes I am HIGHLY aggravated about the entire situation and not in the less bit happy.

Now I bet you’re all wondering where in the hell Thanksgiving fits into all this. Simple. Thanksgiving is MY holiday. It always has been. Since we’ve been out here, except last year² my mother-in-law has come out every year to celebrate with us. However, now that my sister-in-law and her husband are moving back in with her that means they’ll be out here too. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my sister-in-law, BUT I can only stand her presence in VERY small doses. The last time she was out here I was ready to lose my mind and damn near on the verge of killing someone³. So in the span of a very short work my holiday has been ruined and oh yeah there’s the fact that she’s kidnapping my husband and I still have yet to hear from her. Bitch.

1. This happens frequently.
2. It was my sister-in-law’s wedding.
3. Namely her husband who at the time was still her fiance.