yesterday I was sidelined with a major headbanging migraine. I did minimal work yesterday and I am blessed with a super husband who took over with the kiddos after a hard day at work. I am not sure what set that one off other than 2 terrible nights sleep. Go figure! Much better today though.
Monday's have suddenly become decidedly less busy. Life in general is a bit less busy this week as we begin the end of the year wrap up. Ainsley finished preschool last week so all we have is to run Aidan to and from school daily and go to various dental appointments/hair appointments and doctor appointments before we head out of town in a few weeks.
I must confess I am a bit nervous about my trip. I have travelled without Brian before so that is not the issue. I have serious reservations about staying with my in-laws for a week without Brian there. My FIL can be very over-bearing, demanding and difficult. I do not like to feel like I am being run over which happens often when I am with them. Grandpa was also a little rougher on Aidan than I care to tolerate last time we visited as well. Brian usually does well to act as a buffer so that everyone gets as much out of our visits as they need and for that I am most grateful. I am praying that I will be able to handle this without feeling like I am losing my mind or unable to enjoy our visit. I am planning on picking up some sort of devotional or bible study so I can have something to keep me in the Word while I am there, hopefully in an effort to keep my head and wits about me. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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In-laws are always so hard to deal with. It is a rare wife who has it easy that way. No suggestions, other than maybe let them know you want to finish a Bible Study book by a certain date. Maybe then you would be able to go to your room early and get alone time everyday? Also, maybe have some plans that don't include Grandpa--like shopping. Or quilting out on the lawn. :)
I don't have a MIL as Don's mom passed away when he was 16. His father lives in Florida and there is very little contact. His sister lives in PA and visits a few times/yr. She and I are opposites in many ways, but she doesn't have a difficult personality or anything. Just pretty liberal.
I will watch your blog and be praying before you leave and while you're there.
Hey chica, call me whenever you need to vent during that time. You've got my work number right? Yeah, we didn't grow up with a male figure like that so it's always jarring. Just don't go in expecting anything different or better, it's just how he is and he ain't changing now. But don't think for a minute you shouldn't put your foot down if Aidan is being dealt with poorly.
...hehe you could always come down to H-town a bit sooner if need be. I've got plenty of room!
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