Posted by Michelle on November 19th, 2008 . Filed under: Uncategorized .
So it’s official – after 13 years of living here in Boise and not having any family here, my mother is moving up here. No, not coming up for a visit – MOVING UP HERE. She married a seemingly decent minister guy less than 2 years ago and he ended up being a real jerk. Well since this is her what, 4th marriage or something, she’s totally embarrassed and doesn’t want to face her family or friends back in California, so, she’s moving up here. My husband is the greatest guy in the world – no one asked him to, he just said he would fly down there and go drive her and her moving truck up here. So he’s flying down to Oakland on Friday afternoon and they will drive up here on Saturday. We haven’t told the kids yet because if something happens at the last minute – a change of heart, or drama, I don’t want them to be disappointed. They love my mom to bits and are going to be so happy having her to see whenever they want.
I, on the other hand am STRESSED. My mother is the reason I left California. Well, sure, Rob invited me to come up, but having the opportunity to leave that crazy woman was something I had waited for my entire life. So, I’m not sure how I feel. I think I’m worried and stressed – but I have to admit, excited at the same time. I’m sure that excitement will wear off by Thanksgiving – ha.
I usually stress eat – but we have no goodies in the house right now – which is a good thing. So I stress shopped online last night. I spent $60 at Office Depot buying stuff to craft with, and I spent $181 at Papertrey buying some of their new stuff. I told Rob that I has stress-shopped and he didn’t even ask how much – told you – good guy.
Anywho – I am still hacking up gross things, and K is still puking. Gotta love the winter time.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:32 am
You know I keep thinking it would be nice to have my Mom close to me too but I can’t see that happening anytime soon.
So happy for the kids though!! They will be flippin’ out!
Where is she moving to? Not in with you?
I can’t believe you spent THAT much at PTI! I ALMOST ordered the other day until I saw the shipping has increased YET again…screw them and their out-freaking-rageous shipping costs!
Sorry you and K are still sick….blucky stuff!
November 19th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Can’t believe you’re both still sick! I wish you could kick this thing! Sending thoughts your way for getting well soon!
That is so nice of Rab to do that for your Mom. Good luck w/ the moving and all….and for getting through Thanksgiving! LOL! 🙂
November 19th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Your hubby is awesome, but I already knew that. Remember, you’re older and wiser now, and also a mother. You can do this thing w/ your mom. Just think about how you and R can go on more dates. Hope you and K feel better soon.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:48 am
I bet the kids will be thrilled when your Mom gets there. I wish my mom as a little closer too but sometimes the distance is good makes you appreciate them a little more. It’s just tough on the kids.
I hope you and K start feeling better soon. I know the Norwalk virus is going around up here.