GETTING BORED

We are in Toronto to visit family. Right now I am in the motel room and getting bored. Hubby is out walking in stores but as there is nothing I want/need to buy because I do NOT want to spend any money I chose to stay in the room. My back was also hurting when I woke up so decided to relax instead of walking in stores.
We arrived here about five yesterday afternoon. It took longer than usual because we had people to drop off in Toronto and the traffic is always heavy here.
We met my sister and her son and his new wife for supper. It was very pleasant. The food was good. My nephew’s wife seems nice enough but she said that it is very common for couples to stay married about ten years and move on. I guess this is modern THINKING!!! But what about children???? When I mentioned that once you have children you are tied together for life she said you don’t have to get along. SAY WHAT? What do you mean you don’t have to? What about your children? Is this also modern day thinking? Who cares about the children? We will get married, have children, get divorced and go on our merry way without a thought to how it affects children????
I was a little upset with her attitude but my nephew looks happy and she does seem like a "nice" girl.
Apparently she is talking to my sons online and knows more about what is going on in their lives than I do. She seemed to imply that my divorced son is dating and maybe has someone special. I don’t think so but who knows?
This afternoon I will meet my sister alone for a chat. When we are with her hubby he DOMINATES the room and conversation.
I am reading an excellent book. The PACT by Jodi Piccoult.
Guess that’s enough for now. It’s almost 12. When hubby comes back we will go for lunch and then I will visit with my sister. Not sure what hubby will do.
It always bothered me that he always wanted to go to the mall or stores. He never thought about sightseeing. When I go to stores I BUY!!! I finally got smart and just don’t go. He has a very limited outlook. I use to tell him that going to a mall or any store is like taking a kid into a candy store. He wants to walk around. I tell him to walk around a park or anywhere outside.
Tonight we go for supper with his family.
I already got an email from my son to ask me to babysit for my grandson tomorrow night. No problem. I will be home and have nothing better to do.
Have a great peaceful day.

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Hmmm — sounds like you are hearing some STUFF from your family — your nephew’s wife does not sound too serious about marriage!!! — Maybe she’ll change her mind if she has kids, but then again, maybe she won’t have kids – so many people don’t these days.

August 11, 2007

People really do not take their marriage vows too seriously anymore, they know they can always get out if things go badly. I took my marriage vows seriously, I expected to be married for life but my ex did not see it that way. Marriage seems to be an outdated institution but yes it does affect the kids when you divorce. I think people are very selfish these days and do not know the meaning of thework sacrifice anymore. JMO

August 11, 2007

I don’t see why anyone who has the attitude that people move on after ten years, even bother to GET married! Why not save oneself the trouble?! It’s too bad your husband won’t try anything new in life, like sightseeing. But as for your backache, I’ve found that walking HELPS when my back hurts. If I lie around or sit around because my back hurts, that only makes my back more sore! hugs, Weesprite

I wonder if your nephew’s wife has ever been married before. I’m guessing not. I’ll be curious to see what happens at their 10 year anniversary or if any kids pop into the picture. I love to sightsee!!!

Hmm, I don’t think I’d like her attitude either. Marriage is supposed to be till death do you part, not till you get tired of someone.. sheesh!

RYN: I don’t think you’ll have any trouble getting internet access at any hotel you stay at in Israel. This country is very high tech. I will send you all my contact info to your email address.