ONLY 7 WEEKS TO GO – OK
In about seven weeks I will be leaving for New York and then Florida. Thanks go to all of you for sharing your opinions. Of course I will meet my daughter and then drive to Florida with her. It will be fun. I have to start saving money to have extra for shopping in New York.
I wrote my son and his girlfriend to tell them I am leaving earlier then I had planned and won’t be able to babysit on the Friday when I was planning to. I am not looking forward to going to Florida. It’s the same every year but I will be happy to be away from the winter.
My hubby once again made me so upset yesterday. Maybe I am just too sensitive. I told him that I was going to prepare some stuff for Florida so he could take it with him when he went to Florida on October 31. Well he wasn’t happy. He complained that I should take less. He complained that on our return trip from Florida he had to leave some of his stuff.
This man will go to any lengths to take things for friends and family members. I told him that I just couldn’t understand how he would help others but NOT ME!!!! After all we have only been married over forty years.
It is the same with money,.
He gives our doctor 500 a year!!!!!!!!!!!! I was shocked when I found out.
He gives the owners of the campground money and booze at the end of the season.
He will give large amounts for wedding presents.
He will donate large amounts to charity.
He is planning to buy two new vans when we return from Florida.
He will help and give any amount to our children. He wants to buy a stationery bike worth 700 to one of our sons.
HOwever he gives me NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I ask for extra money he always gives me a lecture.
I was so fed up yesterday. Why can’t he be generous with his own wife? I was planning to write him a letter explaining all this to him but changed my mind.
When I came home yesterday he said that if he had room he would take some stuff. I wonder if he realized how selfish he is with me.
I went to the stained glass store in the afternoon. What a runaround! I used my GPS and it took me on a wild goose chase. I think it took two hours instead of half an hour. The store was worth it. I bought two instruction books and some glass for a frame I am going to make. I would like to get started but not sure I want to start working with glass in the house. I guess I will wait for my lesson on Wenesday.
I have a busy week ahead. On Monday I am going to the ear, nose and throat doctor. After that I will pick up my cousin and we will go for new passports and for lunch.
Tuesday my friend will come over to work on crafts. I have been working on the scrapbook for my daughter. At night we play bridge.
Wednesday morning is stained glass. At night we are going to a wine tasting party.
Thursday I will take my grandson.
No plans for Friday but maybe I’ll invite my children for supper.
I have to make some calls and set up some appointments with my DIL.
So I will be busy and happy. Think I’ll read some of your entries as I am way behind.
I have about $50.00 a month to spend on things that I want and I feel fortunate to have that much.
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It’s sweet of you to ride with your daughter. You and your husband seem to have so much money to spend – because you are always buying craft supplies, things for your grandchildren, going out to eat, etc. And if your husband is so generous with money, that’s a lot too. I’m just curious, have you two saved and saved through your working life? Did hubby have a great job? He’s retired right? Justcurious, not trying to be nosy. 🙂
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*hugs* to you. Men can be so, so, so M-E-N at times! I wouldn’t dream of offering up advice on your situation, since I know nothing of your marriage or relationship with your husband; however, I do have a suggestion: Have you considered a different angle other than *asking* for things/something from him? Asking puts you in a subserviant role, in my book. It gives him authority and power over the decision, ergo, over you (typical female emotional response). Perhaps you can find a way to make a *suggestion* or choice about things together. For example: “Honey, I need the get some additional things down to Florida. I looked into the cost of mailing/shipping them and it will be $x.00. Would it be more convenient for you to take them down with you?” In that instance, the question he is answering isn’t whether the items will or won’t go. Or even if you CAN take them. Just, will he help you get them down there. An if he can’t, call UPS!
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i’m sure you will have a good time with your daughter. men… sometimes i wonder about them. glad he told you, he’d have some room for you. take care,
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Good advice from JeniDancer. If you’ve been married for that long, you should know how to handle him. I’m sure that you can figure out a way to get what you need/want. Usually you need to try a different tactic!
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