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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 264934" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>IF ONLY!</p><p> </p><p>Well, my mom and I survived. And I was very well-behaved (well mostly) and kept my claws in, saving them for the ride home. I told my mom I needed to get it all out now so it didn't accidentally pop out at the wedding after a few glasses of wine! <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":tongue:" title="tongue :tongue:" data-shortname=":tongue:" /></p><p> </p><p>I see why sister in law#4 is the way she is. Meek, unsure of herself, worried about making mistakes, a bit of a nervous Nelly. Her mom is, in a word, controlling. Another word would be critical. Dramatic. Obnoxious. Egotistical. Maybe even a tad narcissistic. Am I surprised that her only son is gay? If I were a guy raised by a mom like that, I wouldn't be too keen on women either.</p><p> </p><p>But aside from all that, the mom is a great cook, knows how to set a beautiful table, and is very energetic and up-beat! Her home is lovely, she is a master clematis gardener (was nationally known for a while), and I'm delighted that her daughter is so clearly head-over-heels for my difficult child-bro (good thing she didn't meet his family FIRST -- she would've run for the hills!) I think that she will give him exactly what he needs in his life and I wish them a long and happy marriage!</p><p> </p><p>I sat next to two of the mom's sister in law's. Very pleasant, down-to-earth people, who I sensed didn't have much patience for the mom's antics. It was kind of funny to watch THEM roll their eyes at her! So I felt like I was in good company. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p> </p><p>We did play games, unfortunately. Not that I don't like games -- I enjoy a good game, I really do. But these were lame, mostly because the mom only thought about them from her own perspective (Martha Stewart wannabe). One example: memory game where sister in law#4 walked around the room wearing an apron with a couple dozen kitchen gadgets attached. We had to try to remember what was on the apron. Easy enough, right? Nope. The majority of those gadgets were so incredibly obscure that no one but the mom knew what they were. It felt like she was showing off in a weird sort of way. Which kinda took the fun out of it.</p><p> </p><p>The other three games weren't much of an improvement. But I DID win a prize! For having my name randomly drawn out of a hat. I have no idea what they are, but they look like slippers for a chicken, along with a matching beak warmer! I'll have to post a photo later. Actually, I think they are mini-pot holders, or something like that. The triangle thing I have no idea. Maybe Star knows -- she gave such great advice on how to behave at a High Tea -- maybe it's High Tea paraphernalia. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":tongue:" title="tongue :tongue:" data-shortname=":tongue:" /></p><p> </p><p>Only one person wore a hat, although my mother wore hers too but took it off once she got inside. Nobody wore gloves. I actually felt a teeny bit overdressed! So I'm feeling a lot more relaxed about the whole wedding thing and what to expect from this family.</p><p> </p><p>Anyhow, my next objective is to find out exactly where this ceremony we're supposed to attend is being held and what time we should be there. Since difficult child-bro still hasn't been able to get me the info after two weeks, I emailed sister in law#4 about it tonight. I'm sure she'll come through. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 264934, member: 3444"] IF ONLY! Well, my mom and I survived. And I was very well-behaved (well mostly) and kept my claws in, saving them for the ride home. I told my mom I needed to get it all out now so it didn't accidentally pop out at the wedding after a few glasses of wine! :raspberry-tounge: I see why sister in law#4 is the way she is. Meek, unsure of herself, worried about making mistakes, a bit of a nervous Nelly. Her mom is, in a word, controlling. Another word would be critical. Dramatic. Obnoxious. Egotistical. Maybe even a tad narcissistic. Am I surprised that her only son is gay? If I were a guy raised by a mom like that, I wouldn't be too keen on women either. But aside from all that, the mom is a great cook, knows how to set a beautiful table, and is very energetic and up-beat! Her home is lovely, she is a master clematis gardener (was nationally known for a while), and I'm delighted that her daughter is so clearly head-over-heels for my difficult child-bro (good thing she didn't meet his family FIRST -- she would've run for the hills!) I think that she will give him exactly what he needs in his life and I wish them a long and happy marriage! I sat next to two of the mom's sister in law's. Very pleasant, down-to-earth people, who I sensed didn't have much patience for the mom's antics. It was kind of funny to watch THEM roll their eyes at her! So I felt like I was in good company. :winking: We did play games, unfortunately. Not that I don't like games -- I enjoy a good game, I really do. But these were lame, mostly because the mom only thought about them from her own perspective (Martha Stewart wannabe). One example: memory game where sister in law#4 walked around the room wearing an apron with a couple dozen kitchen gadgets attached. We had to try to remember what was on the apron. Easy enough, right? Nope. The majority of those gadgets were so incredibly obscure that no one but the mom knew what they were. It felt like she was showing off in a weird sort of way. Which kinda took the fun out of it. The other three games weren't much of an improvement. But I DID win a prize! For having my name randomly drawn out of a hat. I have no idea what they are, but they look like slippers for a chicken, along with a matching beak warmer! I'll have to post a photo later. Actually, I think they are mini-pot holders, or something like that. The triangle thing I have no idea. Maybe Star knows -- she gave such great advice on how to behave at a High Tea -- maybe it's High Tea paraphernalia. :raspberry-tounge: Only one person wore a hat, although my mother wore hers too but took it off once she got inside. Nobody wore gloves. I actually felt a teeny bit overdressed! So I'm feeling a lot more relaxed about the whole wedding thing and what to expect from this family. Anyhow, my next objective is to find out exactly where this ceremony we're supposed to attend is being held and what time we should be there. Since difficult child-bro still hasn't been able to get me the info after two weeks, I emailed sister in law#4 about it tonight. I'm sure she'll come through. :happy: [/QUOTE]
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