If we didn't go, my kids would be devastated as would my niece and nephew. We're going - I just have to try to contain my anger and sadness. Compromising myself, as usual.
Now, this would be the perfect time for a swear word.
Kaylee ,'Jaynestown'
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Glamcookie - Nov 22, 2016 8:58:09 am PST #28020 of 30002
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
sj - Nov 22, 2016 9:00:50 am PST #28021 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I was thinking send the kids and feign a migraine.
I wasn't going to have to worry about politics over the holiday, but my inlaws didn't have anyplace to go, so they're coming to Mom's. Hopefully we can avoid any talk of it.
Fred Pete - Nov 22, 2016 9:04:50 am PST #28022 of 30002
Ann, that's a ferret.
My philosophy with my right-wing niece (works for a right-wing lobbyist) has long been, "I won't start anything, but I reserve every right to finish it." Although if you go that route, you might want to pass the word through a third party.
askye - Nov 22, 2016 9:08:22 am PST #28023 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
Glam I'm sorry you have to deal with this.
Glamcookie - Nov 22, 2016 9:09:25 am PST #28024 of 30002
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
My mom and brother have warned my dad. I believe my brother's words to him were, "DO not say get over it or move on unless you want it to rain fire." I've told my wife that if he says something offensive, I'm getting up and leaving the room and we will head home asap.
sj - Nov 22, 2016 9:10:14 am PST #28025 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Go plan and good brother.
lisah - Nov 22, 2016 9:48:47 am PST #28026 of 30002
Punishingly Intricate
I'm glad your mom and brother have your back there, gc.
meara - Nov 22, 2016 9:55:13 am PST #28027 of 30002
Yeah, I think my dad is smart enough to not get into it but my brother has devolved into an honest to God internet troll and I am super glad he isn't home for Christmas because I don't think I couldn't scream at him for for being a racist misogynist asshole.
Laura - Nov 22, 2016 9:57:09 am PST #28028 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
I feel physically ill with stress about seeing my Trump voting Dad tomorrow. I don't want to.
I'm so sorry. My brother will be here, and at least one other person I know voted for Trump.
"I won't start anything, but I reserve every right to finish it."
Sounds like a sound plan. I expect that my brother won't say anything as he doesn't as a decades old tradition, and I will tell DH in no uncertain terms to not start shit. The other person I don't know that well, but his wife knows well, as does he, where I stand so I am hoping we will discuss the weather and restaurants and stuff we agree on.
I don't want to be in a agree to disagree place when I so adamantly disagree, but I really do prefer the whole eat, drink, and be merry thing.
SuziQ - Nov 22, 2016 10:31:34 am PST #28029 of 30002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Jack's bloodwork came back great. Doggie prozac is next up for him. He has been CRASHED out all day today. I think all of our stress over yesterday got to him too.