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Exactly What I Thought Would Happen Happened - SEEING RED

CastleJJ's picture

DH received the dreaded football email from BM tonight. Exactly what I said a few blog posts ago would happen, happened. In her email, BM outlined that she has spoken with the coach and other parents with kids who have played junior high football and there will likely be optional Sunday practices. She highlighted that while they are optional, they will likely impact SS' position and team (A team versus B team) based on his "commitment" to football during those optional practices.

DH all but abandoned

Merry's picture

I feel so sorry for DH.

Recap: SD is not speaking with DH, for reasons unknown other than something to do with Auntie's passing two years ago. SS does speak with DH, but on his terms. Hasn't come to visit us in 10 years. All travel is on us. DH has developed serious health issues, and neither skid acknowledges that.

DH is having surgery next week. It's a common surgery but with his fragile health it is a little scary. DH texted both kids. Neither have responded or called after several days.

O/T: Toxic Job

CastleJJ's picture

I posted a few weeks ago about my toxic job. As background, I loved my job until last Fall. I thought I was going to stay there for years. I had a great relationship with my manager, had a great relationship with my team, and felt content in the day-to-day. Well, I was "promoted" last September. I use air quotes because it was only a $1,500 raise, but double the workload was added to my plate. I didn't want this promotion, but couldn't I turn it down without losing my job. It was a "company restructuring effort."

OT - my Dad

Aniki-Moderator's picture

Totally off topic, but...

My 93yo Dad has been admitted to the hospital for his heart. If you could spare a prayer or some positive energy, it would be greatly appreciated. It's a 24+ hour drive for me to to him and it might not even be necessary (could be medication). This Daddy's Girl is trying to stay calm.

Shift in DH's behavior whenever SKID comes around

dragonfly878's picture

So every time SS16 is over I notice a shift with DH. For the longest time I couldn't quite put my finger on it- but today I was finally able to name it.

There will be times when SS16 is with us that DH will act patronizing and/or dismissinve toward me. This only ever happens when SS16 is in the room or within earshot. I have brought it up to DH in the past- and he apologizes and says that he wasn't aware he was doing anything but will pay attention to it. He says he's not trying to be that way, etc. etc. 

This was Ridiculous!

FrustratedandLost's picture

It's been a long time since I posted here but thought I would ask if I was correct or not. Two weeks ago SD called her dad at 8:15 p.m. asking if he was in bed yet. He answered yes and asked why. SD said she was in our town and was on her way over. He got off the phone with her and I asked if she was coming over and he said yes. SD got there at 8:30 p.m. and I got pissed saying SD was rude and inconsiderate to just show up. SD has done this multiple times. SO got mad at me and I said this is my house and I have every right to say what I want.

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