tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post116093099551052723..comments2024-02-02T15:48:05.775-06:00Comments on Stinkbumps the Wonder Boy!: Repeating PatternsJenn-Jenn, the Mother Henhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01850119465505660438noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post-1161125206716512372006-10-17T17:46:00.000-05:002006-10-17T17:46:00.000-05:00I wish your mommy were alive, too, but I'd say be ...I wish your mommy were alive, too, but I'd say be thankful for the memories (which I know you are) and think on her--the Bible says to think on whatever is lovely. Your mommy is lovely. The memory of her is lovely, so it's fine to think about that (and it's not at all selfish!!). And I better email the rest. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, you really can claim my parents as family. I think the Meadors actually do forget sometimes that you don't officially carry our genes. Sometimes it's good to be dingy. You should try it, in this case.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621915642420308973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post-1161024409617443502006-10-16T13:46:00.000-05:002006-10-16T13:46:00.000-05:00I know Bubby, and you're right. Jamie and I are b...I know Bubby, and you're right. Jamie and I are better off not around him right now. It's actually a relief to my pocketbook and sanity to not have to drive all that way down there and all the way back, plus Jamie's stress levels around Papaw. But still, it's sad that he's such a butt and doesn't even realize that HE'S the one missing out with Jamethan, not the other way around. Love you guys! And love you, Joel!Jenn-Jenn, the Mother Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850119465505660438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post-1161022728967268962006-10-16T13:18:00.000-05:002006-10-16T13:18:00.000-05:00Well, he's been "mad" at me for going on 8 years n...Well, he's been "mad" at me for going on 8 years now. Maybe longer. Same reasons. I'm not who he decided I was "supposed" to be (i.e. just like him). It doesn't bother me, though; on the rare occasions that we were on speaking terms humouring his racist and sexist attitudes was far more taxing than his less-than-sparkling company was worth. Not to mention having to pre-think every sentence I'd say twice before saying them to check for possible paranoia/temper-tantrum triggers.<BR/><BR/>Just try not to stress about it, sis. Look at it this way: when he's being like this it's better for both you and Jamie not to have to deal with him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post-1161018181563478232006-10-16T12:03:00.000-05:002006-10-16T12:03:00.000-05:00Thank you both for reminding me not to pay attenti...Thank you both for reminding me not to pay attention to the temper tantrums of little children! LOL! I'm in a much better mood today than I was yesterday. The beginning stages of a migraine (and the inherent grogginess caused by migraine meds), yucky rainy weather, and a rambunctious little boy - when combined with a cranky father throwing his bi-annual temper tantrum - made a poor combination yesterday! But the sun is back out today (for a little while) and it's payday (first check with the raise included), so I'm feeling much more like myself. But thank you both so much for not kicking my butt for whining! Love you both!Jenn-Jenn, the Mother Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850119465505660438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post-1160950704959916922006-10-15T17:18:00.000-05:002006-10-15T17:18:00.000-05:00Tooz is very wise. Heed well what she says.Tooz is very wise. Heed well what she says.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573195570934029465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post-1160935636392347602006-10-15T13:07:00.000-05:002006-10-15T13:07:00.000-05:00Jenn, don't let him do this to you. You are a wond...Jenn, don't let him do this to you. You are a wonderful, remarkable, woman who can do many, many things--very strong, very independent, not at all needy. We all love you, and I admire you for the great person you are turning out to be. <BR/><BR/>If it helps to give Dad an excuse, just pretend he is in New Guinea or the Amazon jungle or some other wilderness with no access to any means of communication. For really, that's where he is, only it's a world he's created for himself. And you don't need to go there. Just give him some time and let him come back when he gets over his journey.<BR/><BR/>If I were a psychoanalyst, I would say that refusing to accept you for what you are allows him to not have to accept himself for what he is, either. He's not doing this to you because of what you've done or haven't done, but because of his own faults. Just leave it there. When he's over it, he'll come back, and knowing you for the loving daughter you are, you'll be glad to see him.<BR/><BR/>Just remember we love you and are proud of you.Toozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495892080894540783noreply@blogger.com