Stress Sucks!

[kbjaneway]

I have come to the conclusion that I'm more stressed out with David's parents this past week than I was for finals the week before ... is it supposed to be that way? I don't know if that says how much I didn't care about finals or shows how much crap his parents are putting me through. Well, here's the deal ... David asked his mom over a week ago if he could come down Monday through Thursday. She said that she would have to talk to his dad about it, and she didn't seem to have any objections to it. Well, after a long week of waiting for his mom to ask his dad, David asked his dad last night. Well, their response was for them to call my mom. My mom luckily knew about what we had planned because if she hadn't then the answer would have been no automatically. Well, his parents think my dad is a horrible parent and think my mom is the best. Well, I informed my mom of all our plans for the week he would be down here, so if his mom or dad called she would have more details than they already did. Well, his parents didn't call and are now just "praying about it." They need to make sure that if he comes down he will be "emotionally, physically, and spiritually safe." Now, I'm all for prayer, but God gave us a brain to use for these kind of decisions. I think the reason they said this is because they don't have any real excuse to not let him come down here other than the fact they don't want him to, so if they decide to not let him come then it'll be b/c it wasn't spiritually, emotionally, or physically safe for him to come. I told David that I will call them personally tomorrow afternoon if they don't give me an answer b/c I have plans and them not making a decision prohibits my planning. The reason that is even an issue is b/c they make a big deal if any of their plans are even challenged, they flip their lids! It's a complete double standard! I know David's not an adult, but he's not 12 either! They make every decision for him, and it pisses the ever-loving crap out of me b/c I can't ask him to do anything about it and anything I try is just going to make things worse. It's so stressful and stupid! I don't know what to do! I could understand if David had done some things to cause them to not trust him, but he hasn't! Every time he does something right, he gets no encouragement or lessening of restrictions. His parents only point out the negative and aren't appreciative of the positive. Nothing is good enough for them. After David and I got caught sleeping in his bed, we have done everything in our power to please them b/c we realized that we screwed up. I just don't get it. The moment they have an opportunity to give us some time without them watching us directly, they make a huge deal and can't come to a decision. I'm fed up with them! I told David that anything I do that isn't pissing them off at every moment is out of respect for him and not them. I'm sick of giving and giving to them and getting worse things in return. If I told them how I feel, then I wouldn't be heard and it would be a never-ending battle! His dad believes whole-heartedly in the boy scout philosophy of not building anyone's self-esteem! It's crazy and I hate it!

On a lighter note: I went shopping with Josh for Rachel's gift(s). I'm not trying to give too much away b/c she reads this, but it's freaking awesome! Mary Beth and I found it completely cute and perfect. You'll love it Rachel! I just got finished playing Simpsons Road Rage with Paul and Mary Beth and they both beat me! I hate that! haha! Anywho, I'm so glad I have great friends and family to keep my stress level to a minimum!

I love all you guys! I hope everyone is having a great week, and if I don't post before Christmas, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas! Oh, and Go Cats! UK all the way! My cats pulled it off today against a number 4 Louisville, and that made me happy before David called! Go CATS! See ya!