tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post4907717838095695799..comments2024-01-18T03:34:41.899-07:00Comments on Cheaper Than Therapy: Holiday Hell aka No Good Deed...Attila the Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-57246582733640947722012-01-28T14:20:11.413-07:002012-01-28T14:20:11.413-07:00Very interesting... I really like it... Thank you ...Very interesting... I really like it... Thank you so much...busana muslimhttp://toko-baju-muslim.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-49520575236167784912012-01-12T04:44:26.530-07:002012-01-12T04:44:26.530-07:00Hello, old friend. I’m going to start blogging aga...Hello, old friend. I’m going to start blogging again and wanted to let you know (providing you even remember me, I used to come here a lot). Apparently, blogrolling.com went out of business, so once I figure out how to start a blog roll again you’ll be on it. Hope all is well!<br /><br />Ben (daydreamed)Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930891817475864085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-67727643509026264242012-01-04T04:27:28.235-07:002012-01-04T04:27:28.235-07:00Poor you! Poor you all! I'm glad that you feel...Poor you! Poor you all! I'm glad that you feel better now. I'm sure that you'll invite him next year...<br />Love & hugs for everybodyValerie Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-71454561390926356962012-01-03T14:38:08.245-07:002012-01-03T14:38:08.245-07:00Heck. I have nothing useful to offer but I sympat...Heck. I have nothing useful to offer but I sympathize with the eyelashes hurting!<br /><br />It's so difficult to do the right thing. I can easily see myself falling into the exact same trap, just as you say, the memory will mellow over the year and then December will come around again.Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-6944258108661469422012-01-02T19:58:46.954-07:002012-01-02T19:58:46.954-07:00HEY! I have been there and done that on pain days...HEY! I have been there and done that on pain days where I don't leave the bed! He was not "that" bad...but yes...I DID buy a ring....ok...maybe I too am too nice also.<br /><br />And don't worry about next year...I will be SURE to remind you why you do NOT want to extend that invitation ;)Houseguestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-52660442302621478802012-01-01T22:48:17.474-07:002012-01-01T22:48:17.474-07:00And THAT my friend is why I GO VISIT the crazy sid...And THAT my friend is why I GO VISIT the crazy side of my family-- so I can make a quick getaway. That way they're "no alone on Christmas" and I'm not suck with them all day long. OMG! I'd have lost my friggin mind with your ex FIL. <br /><br />I am so sorry to hear you have figromyalgia. I do too and t can really suck sometimes. Glad your flare was a short one and I truly hope it's your last one.<br /><br />My holiday from hell... It included a blizzard and being snowed in at Chicago O'Hare Airport with a bunch of angry, stinky, cranky strangers. Oy.<br /><br />Feel good and sending happy and healthy hugs for 2012.<br /><br />xo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-32009041456487736612012-01-01T16:20:54.935-07:002012-01-01T16:20:54.935-07:00Happy New Year, Attila!
Here's hoping 2012 is ...Happy New Year, Attila!<br />Here's hoping 2012 is a big improvement on last year for you :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-53956850232898315862011-12-31T20:27:07.891-07:002011-12-31T20:27:07.891-07:00HAPPY NEW YEAR chick, may this new year bring you ...HAPPY NEW YEAR chick, may this new year bring you happiness and health.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-26260402439859623592011-12-31T12:54:29.108-07:002011-12-31T12:54:29.108-07:00There's a reason why we love you, you're n...There's a reason why we love you, you're nice, too nice actually! BTW, funny thing, as I was reading your post, when you mentioned "R" it was right by the box of "Spread the word to end the word" - I thought it was a very funny coincidence!<br /><br />All the best for 2012, take care of yourself xoxstinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-31527991019222067592011-12-31T08:17:03.941-07:002011-12-31T08:17:03.941-07:00Cannot help you with a worse story - you win, hand...Cannot help you with a worse story - you win, hands down! <br /><br />For the guilt you anticipate will cause you to invite him again - I think there is therapy for that. Get some. <br /><br />No doubt in my mind, he will not be alone next year but will seek out someone to impose himself on. Dear Abby used to write - no one can take advantage of you unless you let them. <br /><br />On to 2012! Best wishes! <br /><br />BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-13353973924302631992011-12-30T18:15:42.507-07:002011-12-30T18:15:42.507-07:00Why don't you set up a birthday reminder (fake...Why don't you set up a birthday reminder (fake) somewhere on line that tells you it's his birthday around Thanksgiving. That will jog your memory so you don't make the same mistake twice.! Hope you are feeling better.jwghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848946240656789799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-57964358291066350092011-12-30T17:04:02.641-07:002011-12-30T17:04:02.641-07:00Uh Boy...I am so sorry you were sick! You're a...Uh Boy...I am so sorry you were sick! You're a saint. that's all there is to it.Rootietoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804816032287310463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-12483928268790713402011-12-30T10:17:00.502-07:002011-12-30T10:17:00.502-07:00No good deed goes unpunished!
Glad you're feel...No good deed goes unpunished!<br />Glad you're feeling better. Chronic pain is a ...well, it's a pain.Kirby Carespodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01950841302720270756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-9432434681012933392011-12-30T07:42:48.913-07:002011-12-30T07:42:48.913-07:00Sorry to hear that you were sick on Christmas!
It...Sorry to hear that you were sick on Christmas!<br /><br />It was wonderful of you to invite this man to spend Christmas with you. Too bad he doesn't know when he has worn out his welcome.Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-11587182800156725612011-12-30T04:46:23.206-07:002011-12-30T04:46:23.206-07:00You know you did the right thing. Even if you slep...You know you did the right thing. Even if you slept through most of it ! :). . Sorry you missed most of Christmas. Here is to a Happy New Year!Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021041066225678236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-6343865878439101322011-12-30T04:04:16.025-07:002011-12-30T04:04:16.025-07:00You were a saint for inviting him over this year, ...You were a saint for inviting him over this year, and your family and guests joined you in your hospitality toward him. But you said it: There's a reason he is alone. He is not to be pitied. This is his time in life to learn from his mistakes.<br /><br />Maybe you won't have to do it next year; after all, the Mayan calendar ends on the Winter Solstice of 2012. Then all of our worries will be over.<br /><br />And if that doesn't work out, just send him a card. You can learn from mistakes too. I'm sorry you were sick, but it almost sounds like a blessing.Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518858062969978457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-46133682579182150762011-12-29T22:56:31.541-07:002011-12-29T22:56:31.541-07:00I add my wishes to the get well side of the scales...I add my wishes to the get well side of the scales... and agree with Anonymous up there that you need to start a new holiday tradition, one that does not involve bringing crazy and worse than high maintenance to your home and your life during the holidaze.<br /><br />And I'm really grateful once again that although there is a TON of crazy in our respective families, none of it was here in our home at Christmas.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353667980806676067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-17560645987072319812011-12-29T19:13:56.801-07:002011-12-29T19:13:56.801-07:00ah, no good deed goes unpunished, does it! you hav...ah, no good deed goes unpunished, does it! you have a very good family to all be so kind to R - but no need to allow him a repeat next year! Talk to Hubby now and make a pact for next year - have R visit earlier in December, or you go see him and do Christmas on New Year's day, or some other 'tradition' that you can start in 2012! it's the spirit of the holiday but you can definitely spread it out over the season. or maybe just let the universe provide for R - it's amazing how effectively folks like him can find someone to latch onto when they want something, and you surely have done your share of giving to him. hope you are feeling better, Attila.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-10238916274467949062011-12-29T18:31:41.380-07:002011-12-29T18:31:41.380-07:00As you plan for 2012, keep this in mind: Simplifyi...As you plan for 2012, keep this in mind: Simplifying is letting go of all the junk, both internal and external, so that we can move on towards what truly matters. Leave all the junk of 2011 behind; let 2012 be a clean slate. Don’t let the past steal the future. Move on…litzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716809746521516595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-71865951504890235002011-12-29T17:54:23.037-07:002011-12-29T17:54:23.037-07:00First, I'm sorry your were sick, and second, I...First, I'm sorry your were sick, and second, I'm very impressed that you had Christmas dinner already prepared, and third, I'm also impressed with how well your husband handled everything. I don't have a horrible Christmas story, but my ex-fil, now deceased, was often very critical-he told me I was fat when I weighted 119 lbs. The funny thing is that no matter how much he critisized me I think he really liked me.<br />And yes, I'm sure you will invite your ex-fil again next year.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-9347810546138383842011-12-29T17:39:05.116-07:002011-12-29T17:39:05.116-07:00First of all you are a saint for thinking of him a...First of all you are a saint for thinking of him and second your hubby is a keeper for dealing with him all night. Glad you are feeling better nothing worse than being sick on Xmas !Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-7907731935421249702011-12-29T15:40:31.449-07:002011-12-29T15:40:31.449-07:00OH NO!!! I'm so sorry for your family!
I do...OH NO!!! I'm so sorry for your family! <br />I do have a story. One of my youngest son's friends (nine at the time) was being evicted. His mom (OMG total meth freak though we didn't know it) was talking about living in a van. A Christmas.<br />We moved them in.<br />Talk about None Too Bright. Well, you've read the results on my blog. Six months later I finally got them out of there and spent four days and six Hefty bags full of garbage to clean up after them.<br />I'm still glad we did it, but that was probably one of the worst holidays.<br />Topped only by the Christmas we spent at my sister's when her husband's family proceeded to tell my husband he was so fat he was going to die and how could he let himself get that way.<br />Ahhhhh that warm holiday feeling.....<br />We've had some awesome ones, including this year's so the occasional pissers are tolerable.Jennifer Leelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984802219973478954noreply@blogger.com