Oh Joy. (insert sarcasm)

[Tracee]

:overreact

So, I think I've shared a few FIL stories here. If not, those of you who are my fB friends are aware of the joy that is my FIL
:rant

My IL's were supposed to fly in tomorrow morning and leave Christmas day around 2pm. (My FIL got a great deal on the flight so he booked it without even telling us) Yeah, great deal. So now we get to haul your ass to the airport on Christmas day at noon. Fabulous. Don't worry Steve, the world revolves around you. It's not inconvenient at all. Oh, and he told us to feel free to have a Christmas dinner on Christmas since they wouldn't be here. Gee thanks, I'm glad we have your permission. But, I digress. So, the FIL calls yesterday to inform us that my MIL now has to work and can't fly in until Christmas Eve around 5pm. And then they will both leave on Christmas. But OH WAIT....lucky for us he is still flying in tomorrow. WTF are we going to do with him for 3 days? We certainly can't let him drive one of our cars due to the fact that he is the worst F$%#%ing driver ever. We can't leave him unattended in the house since he is a douchebag. And we can't cook red meat because "His doctor said he needs to avoid red meat and lots of cheese". But, oh wait, if we go out to restaurant he sure is quick to order beef stew and french fries caked with cheddar cheese. :sware
And did I mention he still isn't talking to me? Actually , on second thought, that might be a good thing.

[Reese Dewey]

Man, it looks like you need to have a sit-down with him. Actually, your husband needs to have the sit-down, or at least provide a united front with you while you tell your FIL how it is going to be at your house for the holidays this year.

Maybe you can fib and say it is doctor's orders? You have ulcers from stress and you aren't allowed to keep your emotions bottled up any more or you will end up in the hospital. Then, if your FIL acts up, say you need to go to the ER and take off. Then actually go somewhere to chill out and have some "me time".

I might now someone who pulled the Doctor's-Orders-No-Stress thing that worked for her. ;)

[Kate]

Wait a minute now... he's not speaking to you? I don't think you've shared that one yet. ;)

And :hugg but really, without your FIL and Laura's MIL stories, where would we be??

[AnnaP]

Yeah, Tracee, without you and Laura's suffering, the rest of us would have nothing to look forward to over the holidays. We're depending on you. :wine

[Hethyr]

Oh yay for you! :giggle

:bighug

That'll be interesting! Let me know if you need to sneak over here. ;)

[marieef]

I'm sorry Steve, but I need to run to the store. Oh, it took me 3 days to get back? So sorry. :bighug

[Liz]

Oh man! I'm sorry! I agree, it sounds like your hubs needs to have a talk with you FIL.

[Tracee]

Yeah, we have talked to him. He doesn't think he has a problem. Obviously we are the ones with the problem. Really Steve? Is that why people tell my MIL that they love her but don't want to spend time with you? He could give a rat's ass about anyone else. He's the guy on the airplane who has to be first in line to get on and then spends 5 minutes blocking the aisle so he can put his 5 carry-ons in the overhead bins. He's also the guy who will walk right to the front of a line of people without even noticing that EVERYONE ELSE IS WAITING IN LINE. Oh, and I had a heart to heart talk with him once when I was nice enough to suck it up and travel to Bermuda to spend a WEEK with my IL's (and the kiddo). I even got emotional and spilled a few tears. His response? Nothing. Nada. Zip. It's like talking to a F$#%ing brick wall. My DH is pissed that he is still coming tomorrow. He told me he is going to tell his mom that this will NOT happen again. For those who missed the story about him not talking to me.....it was Thanksgiving morning and apparently he overheard me asking the kiddo, "What did Papa do to you?" when she came into our bedroom. First off, I didn't say that. Second, who the $%# cares if I DID say that? Anyway, I had no idea about this until my DH told me. So, when I went downstairs to help prep stuff for dinner, I asked Steve a direct question and he LITERALLY LOOKED AT ME AND THEN TURNED HIS BACK TO ME. :wtf This continued for the rest of our trip. It was actually kinda good. I sat up in our room all day and read my book. ;) We went back a week later to surprise them at their Christmas cocktail party. His Dad's first words? "How did you get here?" Me: "We flew in an airplane." Him: "No, I mean how did you get to the house, you don't have a car." Me: " They have these amazing cars...they are called Taxi's." That was the extent of our conversation until DH and I left the next day. I think I've caught y'all up now. :lmao I think I might take Marie's suggestion and spend three days at a store...

[brmom]

I think a big shopping trip to the liquor store is in order for you.. Good luck.. And can i tell you that I can't wait to hear the stories of his visit after he leaves.:giggle

[Zoe's Mom]

:goodluck Sounds like way too much drama for an old man, have you tried telling him that? :giggle :bighug

[Tracee]

I think a big shopping trip to the liquor store is in order for you.. Good luck.. And can i tell you that I can't wait to hear the stories of his visit after he leaves.:giggle

You think I'll wait until he leaves? Are you crazy? :giggle

We are FB friends, correct? I will be keeping everyone updated. ;)

[Emily]

Pray his flight got cancelled with the snow. ;)

[Tracee]

Pray his flight got cancelled with the snow. ;)

It didn't. :poop

So, this is me: :wine

[LauraVS]

There is nothing you can do. Nothing. I know this for certain. However, if he's really been told that red meat is bad for his health, I suggest force-feeding him tartar until his arteries beg for mercy.

Geez, why is everyone so hell-bent on our misery, Tracee?

[marieef]

Geez, why is everyone so hell-bent on our misery, Tracee?
Because it is very entertaining. :couch