Wow. It sure is nice to know that so many of you have my back. Frankly, I am done. Just done. This is what I've decided. As much as I'd like to tell her what I really think of all the awful things she's said to me. I have decided to not waste one more minute on her. I will not go out of my way to be mean to her nor will I be nice. I am done. It may be awkward in the summer when we have friends over in the backyard that is shared with hers and I don't invite her to be a part, but enough is enough. I'd like to retaliate in a way that would sting but that would only make me feel worse. That is not the kind of person I want to be (although it may come to that one day). I small (very, very small) part of me actually feels sorry for her. What a way to live your life, so negatively, so toxic. That's for her to figure out though. Not me. My hands are washed clean of her.
This whole thing got me thinking about what I can do to be a happier person. I am not sad or depressed but I'd really like to be as happy as possible. So last week, while the kids napped, I jotted down a list. A "to do" list to be a happier me.
Here is the list (as Pedro recoils into a corner from embarrassment):
-eliminate toxic relationships.
-make exercise a priority.
-have kinkier sex, more often.
-reduce house clutter.
-finish started projects.
Oh stop it. You know you feel happier when you are having crazy sexy-time more frequently. It's good for the soul or something...
This weekend we officially finished our playroom a project that was drawn out for ages. It is crisp and clean and hopefully the kids will trash that room instead of every other room in the house. You know why? Because it has a door and I can close that door and not think about it.
I also got all three bedrooms spring cleaned this weekend. I no longer need to have dreams about the dust bunny colony under my bed, because it is gone and replaced with the fresh scent of lemon Lysol.
About damn time.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Love Thy Neighbor. *EDITED*
I've tried, and I just can't. My neighbor who moved into "button" I've decided is one of those people who puts other people down to make herself feel better. I've let the rude and sometimes just plain mean comments slide but I fear the bite I have on my tongue is about to release. You think I am exaggerating?
Listen to this.
Harper and I were at her house one night and Harper closed her TV armoire. She told Harper to open it back up and as I got up to do it myself, I commented that Harper only followed directions occasionally and that I wasn't even sure she had the concept of open/close.
Her reply: You stay home with her. That is your "job" to teach her that stuff.
Me: She just turned one, she's fine.
Her: My son had a favorite color and could say pur-ple at 9 months.
Clearly she is a better mother.
Then there is this.
We grill-out often. This one night we were grilling a pork tenderloin. She was commenting that it smelled good and I told her we cooked them pretty often since the kids loved them and they were healthy.
Her: Healthy? Pork is like the worst thing you can eat. No one who is really health-conscious eats pork.
Geez. Why did I go the school again when I could just learn everything about health from my totally uneducated neighbor.
On another occasion she preached to Pedro about how we "eat meat in all its murderous forms". Uh, abrasive maybe?
Today she was talking down to me and I finally just looked the other way and said something to my kids. I was ready to literally say, "It must be hard to be so perfect." But I didn't because I don't want to be a bitch.
Seriously how can you treat people like that and still feel good about yourself?
So I need some help. How can I let her know that she is totally offending me? Apparently she is not catching onto my body language. I need it to stop before I unleash and it's not going to be pretty. But Mama can only take so much.
**edited to add- I feel like you won't get the true beauty of "her" if I failed to mention this one...
Her: Pedro leaves at really strange times at night.
Me: He goes to the gym some weeknights after the kids go to bed.
Her: Are you sure he's not cheating...I'm just saying.
OH YES SHE DID. Now can I tell her to eff off?
Listen to this.
Harper and I were at her house one night and Harper closed her TV armoire. She told Harper to open it back up and as I got up to do it myself, I commented that Harper only followed directions occasionally and that I wasn't even sure she had the concept of open/close.
Her reply: You stay home with her. That is your "job" to teach her that stuff.
Me: She just turned one, she's fine.
Her: My son had a favorite color and could say pur-ple at 9 months.
Clearly she is a better mother.
Then there is this.
We grill-out often. This one night we were grilling a pork tenderloin. She was commenting that it smelled good and I told her we cooked them pretty often since the kids loved them and they were healthy.
Her: Healthy? Pork is like the worst thing you can eat. No one who is really health-conscious eats pork.
Geez. Why did I go the school again when I could just learn everything about health from my totally uneducated neighbor.
On another occasion she preached to Pedro about how we "eat meat in all its murderous forms". Uh, abrasive maybe?
Today she was talking down to me and I finally just looked the other way and said something to my kids. I was ready to literally say, "It must be hard to be so perfect." But I didn't because I don't want to be a bitch.
Seriously how can you treat people like that and still feel good about yourself?
So I need some help. How can I let her know that she is totally offending me? Apparently she is not catching onto my body language. I need it to stop before I unleash and it's not going to be pretty. But Mama can only take so much.
**edited to add- I feel like you won't get the true beauty of "her" if I failed to mention this one...
Her: Pedro leaves at really strange times at night.
Me: He goes to the gym some weeknights after the kids go to bed.
Her: Are you sure he's not cheating...I'm just saying.
OH YES SHE DID. Now can I tell her to eff off?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Home Sweet Home
Hot damn it feels good to be home. I've got stories to tell but unfortunately laundry and my sick boy come first.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
18 (mo.) Going On 36 (D)
There are a few things I hope that Harper doesn't inherit from me. Two things in particular.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Filler
Great questions you guys. I'm nervous already about video blogging, but I am not backing out! Some of them I have to modify because I think I'll be using the Mac to record and not a video recorder so I can't be moving all over. But we'll see...
I finally got my glasses that you all voted on. I'll post the picture tomorrow of the winners.
But first! My kids got some spring pictures taken. I just threw them all into a montage so you can check them out if you'd like. I am still partial to outdoor pictures but 8 feet of snow does not a good photo make! I definately have a few favorites that I am sure you'll be able to spot immediately.
Enjoy!
I finally got my glasses that you all voted on. I'll post the picture tomorrow of the winners.
But first! My kids got some spring pictures taken. I just threw them all into a montage so you can check them out if you'd like. I am still partial to outdoor pictures but 8 feet of snow does not a good photo make! I definately have a few favorites that I am sure you'll be able to spot immediately.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
It's Ground-Breaking, Yo!
I have this idea. This crazy, crazy idea that I'll porbably be kicking myself for in a couple of days. But here it is.
But first, is blogging fizzing out? A bunch of my favorite bloggers have decided to call it quits and although I understand, it makes me sad. I'd be lying if I said I was totally gung-ho about blogging these days because the truth is, sometimes it feels like more of a chore to write these days.
So.
I've decided to spice things up. You know, kind of like wearing crotch-less panties on your 34th wedding anniversary. Really spicy.
Here's the scoop. Give me a topic. A question. Anything. And I am going to video blog it LIVE (but recorded). I am hesitant to even give examples because I don't want to narrow the playing field. But is there a question that you've asked me that I haven't answered? Do you just want to hear the midwestern twang in my voice? I'm game.
Hit me with your best shot- Fire away!
But first, is blogging fizzing out? A bunch of my favorite bloggers have decided to call it quits and although I understand, it makes me sad. I'd be lying if I said I was totally gung-ho about blogging these days because the truth is, sometimes it feels like more of a chore to write these days.
So.
I've decided to spice things up. You know, kind of like wearing crotch-less panties on your 34th wedding anniversary. Really spicy.
Here's the scoop. Give me a topic. A question. Anything. And I am going to video blog it LIVE (but recorded). I am hesitant to even give examples because I don't want to narrow the playing field. But is there a question that you've asked me that I haven't answered? Do you just want to hear the midwestern twang in my voice? I'm game.
Hit me with your best shot- Fire away!
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