I've had it, I can't take it anymore...being hungry that is. For the past 3 days I haven't stopped shoveling food into my mouth, I am never satisfied. I know what the problem is, TOM came for a visit late yesterday afternoon. With that my little surprise costume was out the door last night. I think I might pull it out on Sunday instead...call it a "late Halloween"!
I have so much going on my head this week. I wish I could get it all out in words on here. My sister has asked me to watch Rosie next weekend, turns out that my BIL is "burnt out"...on what you ask? Being a Dad. I know, I know it is a lot of work, but if you knew him at all you would be steaming right now. When my sister has plans, she has to ASK him if he will "babysit". Yes, it is his child but in order for him to stay with her, my sister has to first ask, and second provide him with a reason (usually a new video game, tool or some other material item he doesn't really need). Don't get me wrong here, Rosie loves him and he loves her, but he takes NO responsibility for his child. A few weeks ago, Derek and him had Rosie while my sister and I went to a wedding fair. Derek noticed before leaving to meet us at my parents house that her diaper was heavy and suggested they change it. Instead of just changing it quick BIL puts her in the car and when they get to my Dads house he says "Rosie, ask grandpa if he will change your diaper". My Dad then takes her upstairs and changes it. BIL goes outside and grabs a beer, doesn't bother to keep an eye on her or put her down for a nap (which was about 5 hours late), when my sister and I finally get there my Grandmother is carrying her around trying to get her to calm down because she is so overtired. Arghhh...sorry, I just needed to get that out.
Two of my best friends (they are twins) grandfather passed away on Tuesday, I am shocked by all the emotion that flooded back to me when I was talking to one of them today. I know the service will be difficult, but I feel it is important for me to be there for the girls. I pray that my grandfather will be there with me on Saturday to help me keep it together for them.
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You are a good friend to go to the service to be their for your friends. Funerals are hard no matter if you knew the person closely or not.
I hate sperm donor fathers like what you have described as your BIL. Makes me sick. I guess you should be thankful that he is at least there for Rosie and supports her. At least she knows him. Hey, I'm trying to bring out the bright side here. :)
Hopefully once TOM is over you will quit feeling like a bottomless pit! And you can give Derek his "surprise". ;)
Some men just REALLY don't get it.
I'd be totally pissed about your BIL, too. I have a friend who's husband is a lot like that. He really loves his kids, but he claims that he's clueless on how to do anything but play with them. Thankfully my hub helped raised his little brother so he's fully aware of how much work kids can be and I know he knows how to change a diaper!
I hope your TOM is over soon. I've been right there with you girl, and it's NO FUN!! I'm sure Derek will love the costume and will be so suprised that he won't even consider your level of sanity! Have a Great Weekend!! ;o)
Wow your BIL sounds awful, sorry but that is not a dad or father. I agree with Amanda that is a sperm doner. I'm reading a book called "Baby Proofing Your Marraiage" and it actually talks about those kids of dads. Poor Rosie. Discussions on parenting and children are definitely topics that should be discussed in detail before having a child(ren) IMO.
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