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<blockquote data-quote="Sue C" data-source="post: 34415" data-attributes="member: 87"><p>RM -- Last night I did tell husband that we're not having family holiday dinners anymore. I told him that we could take my mom out to brunch (which I know he hates to do 'cuz everywhere is so crowded on holidays). Anyway, that is how I feel at the moment. husband said I probably don't have to worry anyway; he says Angela and Rick will probably never come around again.</p><p></p><p>Lisa -- I agree with you that it is rude of Angela to expect me to make special dishes just for her. She had to rub it in my face that Rick's dad (he does the cooking in their house) makes a special entree just for her (but admitted the whole family also eats it). Well, every Thanksgiving that Rick and Angela have eaten here, I make Rick his favorite side dish, even though none of us eat it. I wanted him to feel special and accepted when they got married. I feel that that may be why Rick's dad does that for Angela. Regarding Angela's dietary needs, one year she did bring her own fish on Thanksgiving and cooked it and stunk up my kitchen, ruining the aroma of the turkey!!</p><p></p><p>Kris -- No, we do not have frequent full family dinners. We actually only have them at Easter and Thanksgiving, and now that Rick's parents live back in Wisconsin, we will only "get" Angela and Rick every other year (that is, if they ever come over again to eat). The thing about making Angela something special is that husband and I do not like fish. We do not like the smell of it. We do not know how to cook it. I do not think it is fair of Angela to think I would make fish. For our last family gathering, I offered to make shrimp and she said she was tired of shrimp. That was my attempt and she didn't like my suggestion. In the past, I had bought frozen veggie burgers for her, but she said she was sick of them. I always put out cheese slices and boiled eggs for her. As far as waiting for a month or two and doing a redo, I don't see it happening. But I do want to cool down and give her a call in about a month. I know she is not one to apologize. </p><p></p><p>Fedup -- I think easy to cook foods are the way to go. That is why we buy a spiral ham. You just heat it in the oven and it is very tender and delicious.</p><p></p><p>Fran -- Oh, I'm sure Angela will expect birthday and Christmas presents. You are right in that I should assign Angela a dish. by the way, about the paying for a meal thing, when we go out for a birthday meal, husband and I always pay the bill no matter if it's Angela's or my or husband's birthday. I agree with you in not making Angela her own special meal. If I went to her house for dinner, I would not expect meat. (she has never invited us to dinner in the 5-1/2 years they are married but she has had Melissa over and she only served vegetarian meals) No, I am certain Melissa is not doing drugs. She was trying to sit next to husband. First on the one side where my mom always sits. Then on the other side of him. It was like she had to be by husband for some reason. Hmmmm...she doesn't have a boyfriend right now; could that have something to do with it? I probably should not have engaged with Angela, but there we were at the table eating (barely begun eating) so I wasn't about to walk away. I have been walking away from Melissa lately. I like what you said, Fran: "Ask them if they had hosted a meal and you said the same things they said and acted as they acted, how would they feel? Put a mirror to their faces. Let them see who they really are to you and husband." I will try this.</p><p></p><p>Jane -- I would like to just take my mom to brunch and forget about the girls. (I do feel bad for my son in law. He is the sweetest guy.)</p><p></p><p>Janet -- I did tell Angela that if she wanted something vegetarian, she would have to bring it herself 'cuz I was not making anything. Maybe that was not worded kindly enough??</p><p></p><p>I don't think Melissa and Angela understand the meaning of gathering on a special holiday. It's not about what food you eat. It's about getting together and spending time with the ones you love. That's how I feel anyway.</p><p></p><p>p.s. They brought along their 70 lb Weinereimer puppy which was running around and slurping water from the dog's water dish which made the floor all wet which made muddy foot prints in the kitchen and making me crazy. No one cared about that. I told husband I will NOT dogsit that dog like we used to dogsit their cocker spaniel. He can go to a dog kennel. husband says I'll change my mind....but that dog is going to get to 100 lb. Forget it!! (OK, I digressed, sorry.)</p><p></p><p>Sue</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sue C, post: 34415, member: 87"] RM -- Last night I did tell husband that we're not having family holiday dinners anymore. I told him that we could take my mom out to brunch (which I know he hates to do 'cuz everywhere is so crowded on holidays). Anyway, that is how I feel at the moment. husband said I probably don't have to worry anyway; he says Angela and Rick will probably never come around again. Lisa -- I agree with you that it is rude of Angela to expect me to make special dishes just for her. She had to rub it in my face that Rick's dad (he does the cooking in their house) makes a special entree just for her (but admitted the whole family also eats it). Well, every Thanksgiving that Rick and Angela have eaten here, I make Rick his favorite side dish, even though none of us eat it. I wanted him to feel special and accepted when they got married. I feel that that may be why Rick's dad does that for Angela. Regarding Angela's dietary needs, one year she did bring her own fish on Thanksgiving and cooked it and stunk up my kitchen, ruining the aroma of the turkey!! Kris -- No, we do not have frequent full family dinners. We actually only have them at Easter and Thanksgiving, and now that Rick's parents live back in Wisconsin, we will only "get" Angela and Rick every other year (that is, if they ever come over again to eat). The thing about making Angela something special is that husband and I do not like fish. We do not like the smell of it. We do not know how to cook it. I do not think it is fair of Angela to think I would make fish. For our last family gathering, I offered to make shrimp and she said she was tired of shrimp. That was my attempt and she didn't like my suggestion. In the past, I had bought frozen veggie burgers for her, but she said she was sick of them. I always put out cheese slices and boiled eggs for her. As far as waiting for a month or two and doing a redo, I don't see it happening. But I do want to cool down and give her a call in about a month. I know she is not one to apologize. Fedup -- I think easy to cook foods are the way to go. That is why we buy a spiral ham. You just heat it in the oven and it is very tender and delicious. Fran -- Oh, I'm sure Angela will expect birthday and Christmas presents. You are right in that I should assign Angela a dish. by the way, about the paying for a meal thing, when we go out for a birthday meal, husband and I always pay the bill no matter if it's Angela's or my or husband's birthday. I agree with you in not making Angela her own special meal. If I went to her house for dinner, I would not expect meat. (she has never invited us to dinner in the 5-1/2 years they are married but she has had Melissa over and she only served vegetarian meals) No, I am certain Melissa is not doing drugs. She was trying to sit next to husband. First on the one side where my mom always sits. Then on the other side of him. It was like she had to be by husband for some reason. Hmmmm...she doesn't have a boyfriend right now; could that have something to do with it? I probably should not have engaged with Angela, but there we were at the table eating (barely begun eating) so I wasn't about to walk away. I have been walking away from Melissa lately. I like what you said, Fran: "Ask them if they had hosted a meal and you said the same things they said and acted as they acted, how would they feel? Put a mirror to their faces. Let them see who they really are to you and husband." I will try this. Jane -- I would like to just take my mom to brunch and forget about the girls. (I do feel bad for my son in law. He is the sweetest guy.) Janet -- I did tell Angela that if she wanted something vegetarian, she would have to bring it herself 'cuz I was not making anything. Maybe that was not worded kindly enough?? I don't think Melissa and Angela understand the meaning of gathering on a special holiday. It's not about what food you eat. It's about getting together and spending time with the ones you love. That's how I feel anyway. p.s. They brought along their 70 lb Weinereimer puppy which was running around and slurping water from the dog's water dish which made the floor all wet which made muddy foot prints in the kitchen and making me crazy. No one cared about that. I told husband I will NOT dogsit that dog like we used to dogsit their cocker spaniel. He can go to a dog kennel. husband says I'll change my mind....but that dog is going to get to 100 lb. Forget it!! (OK, I digressed, sorry.) Sue [/QUOTE]
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