Pssh. Jessica's in no condition to Booze and Riot, two drinks and I'm under the table, so that's half a riot gone right there.

Juliana, Jessica, Plei & Aims: ON THE LIST.

You do know that when you say things like that, the rest of us just think OMGFUNHOTMADEOFAWESOME list and try to find ways to be there too, right, Oh Adorable One?

It isn't her choice to be upset with me over boundary-setting; it's not like she's in control of her neurosis, you know? I know it'll upset her, and I don't want that.

I totally get that. Joe and I have been dealing with a lot of the same issues concerning his mother. One of the things we have learned from our therapist is that if she starts exhibiting behavior(s) that we don't like or want to be involved with, we disengage. We either hang up the phone or leave her house (which came in handy in Michigan last week. It was awesome.). Eventually, according to our therapist, she will get it. Probably only on a subconscious level, but the behavior will change. Of course the key word there is "eventually".

And I know you don't want her to be upset, but you can't control how she's going to feel. You can only control you.

t takes off Therapy Repeater hat and does a silly chicken dance

'Course, ya could always tar and feather her the next time you're home!

{{{{ZenKitty}}}}

Pssh. Jessica's in no condition to Booze and Riot, two drinks and I'm under the table, so that's half a riot gone right there.

One can riot without the benefit of booze, and I'm sure Aims and I will womanfully up our boozing quotient to balance things out.

And {{{{Zenkitty}}}}.

t sprinkles glitter and chocolate just for you

You do know that when you say things like that, the rest of us just think OMGFUNHOTMADEOFAWESOME list and try to find ways to be there too, right, Oh Adorable One?

*Sigh* Yes, I guess it does. I appear to be an enabler.

Jessica's in no condition to Booze and Riot, two drinks and I'm under the table, so that's half a riot gone right there.

Juliana can probably cover for at least two other people. AT LEAST.

eta: semi-xpost with Juliana.

Juliana can probably cover for at least two other people. AT LEAST.

points upward

Already beat you to it, O Adorable One. Or OAO for short.

I'm sure Aims and I will womanfully up our boozing quotient to balance things out.

I can start now! There's a ton of boozy goodness in my boss' office. Will that help?

Already beat you to it, O Adorable One.

Yes, check my edit.

Or OAO for short.

No. Really, no.

O come let us adore him?

What what?

Dude. I have the Ella Fitzgerald version of Old MacDonald stuck in my head. This is not going to be pretty. I may have to hook the damn 'pod into the speakers and blare it to Get It OUT.