Well first let me tell you I survived by aunt's 90th birthday party with my relatives haha....It was nice seeing some of the family that I usually only see at funnerals (which was mentioned more then once I might add). I was standing outside with my youngest son and nephew and we were looking around at all the other people outside in their little groups. I must say I can know totally understand the meaning of the term "feeling like a fish out of water". It was such an uncomfortable feeling. I really don't know the cousins that well and they certainly have their little "cliques". We pretty much sat by ourselves except for my nephew who joined us and my sister a few times as well. While we were standing outside I spoke my thoughts out loud "I feel totally out of place". My son and nephew both said they felt the same way and my nephew mentioned my sister had said something similar too. Its hard to look at people who are your family and really feel so disconected from them. In all honesty I have friends I am much closer to and feel more like a family with. Needless to say we made an early exit. On the plus side my aunt seemed to really enjoy herself. She looked so surprised that so many people were there! She is a lovely women and that was the reason we went...for her...and for my mom who would have loved to have been there. I was told there will be another party in November for my uncle who is turning 80...I'm not very close to him and really don't think I will put myself thru that awkwardness again. But I'll see when the time comes.
Now...what the heck is up with the weather! I am having a very lazy day thats for sure. I'm supposed to go walking tonight with the group from work....I don't think I'll be going to that in this weather.
I've started reading a really good book and am intrigued with the story line. Its by Nora Roberts called Blood Brothers...the first book in a trilogy..its very interesting and am having a hard time putting it down. I keep thinking I should get my stitching out too since I haven't done any in AGES!!! Maybe I will get some done later on.
Well thats it for now...have a great day everyone and stay dry! haha
Monday, September 1, 2008
Monday Blahs
Posted by Lynnie at 1:41 PM
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Survived the party, eh?
I know exactly how you feel about family gatherings. On my Dad's side, they talk in little groups and looks are sometimes sent our way. How high school! I don't initiate convos, because I never know how they are feeling toward me. I'm polite when aproached, but always suspicious of their motives. It is pure hell for me to be at any family gatherings. My mom's side isn't that much better, but they don't act stuck up.
James played football yesterday in that rain!! I made him take a warm shower when he got back and still worry he will get sick.
Hope you find time for stitching!!
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