I'm opal the optimist!!
So, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. My sister-in-law and myself planned the Britt side "get together" early in the afternoon then my mom and I are doing my side around 7ish. My side is small because our extended family lives in Missouri, Illinois, & Iowa. After dinner its our tradition to go see a movie. Usually its a christmas movie. This year we're going to go see Fred Claus!! I hope it's as funny as it looks. Vince Vaughn better deliver ;o)
I'm excited for all the yummy food, but I'm not looking forward to "Debbie Downer". This is a family member that NEVER has anything positive to say about Shae. When we see "Debbie" Shae is usually -- too cold, too hot, her butt is red, she's sick, she's hungry, the list just goes on... And I always tell her Shae is happy and healthy. I feed, clothe and change her appropriately. The only diaper rash she has ever had was immediately after birth (and that was because the nurse asked me not to change her diaper b/c she wanted to check it -- and waited too long!!). I coat her with Butt Paste and she NEVER gets red. I dress her appropriately for the weather and ALWAYS pack an extra blanket just in case we go somewhere cold. My goal is to see said family member and hear something positive. "Debbie" is a hypochondriac so this may fuel some of her comments...
Maybe it's because I'm such an eternal optimist, but I can't imagine going through life ONLY seeing what is wrong with EVERYTHING. Even MAKING THINGS UP!!! "Debbie" told another family member that Shae was sick when she wasn't. It really hurts my feelings because I am Shae's primary caretaker. So, if someone doesn't think she's being taken care of, then it reflects directly onto me and my mothering abilities. And quite frankly, I'm a damn good mother! I know "Debbie" loves Shae very much, but I wish she would just keep her negetivity to herself!!
So, wish me luck... GOBBLE GOBBLE!!
I'm excited for all the yummy food, but I'm not looking forward to "Debbie Downer". This is a family member that NEVER has anything positive to say about Shae. When we see "Debbie" Shae is usually -- too cold, too hot, her butt is red, she's sick, she's hungry, the list just goes on... And I always tell her Shae is happy and healthy. I feed, clothe and change her appropriately. The only diaper rash she has ever had was immediately after birth (and that was because the nurse asked me not to change her diaper b/c she wanted to check it -- and waited too long!!). I coat her with Butt Paste and she NEVER gets red. I dress her appropriately for the weather and ALWAYS pack an extra blanket just in case we go somewhere cold. My goal is to see said family member and hear something positive. "Debbie" is a hypochondriac so this may fuel some of her comments...
Maybe it's because I'm such an eternal optimist, but I can't imagine going through life ONLY seeing what is wrong with EVERYTHING. Even MAKING THINGS UP!!! "Debbie" told another family member that Shae was sick when she wasn't. It really hurts my feelings because I am Shae's primary caretaker. So, if someone doesn't think she's being taken care of, then it reflects directly onto me and my mothering abilities. And quite frankly, I'm a damn good mother! I know "Debbie" loves Shae very much, but I wish she would just keep her negetivity to herself!!
So, wish me luck... GOBBLE GOBBLE!!