In the home stretch!
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DH will be returning SD to her cesspool in-law's house this weekend.
Despite keeping my participation minimal, I'm exhausted.
I'm sure SD will be in her final pushes for shopping and what not, so I'm preparing mentally. DH is going to struggle with being reasonable and I know this already. But he has correct sgk when she's been misbehaving because SD just gives in to her crying. I've given him tons of praise for being tough. He doesn't want her to be a brat, but I suspect that with the influences in her life and lack of real structure and correction, it's inevitable.
At least it's only a few more days.
Hang in there
Do you have a reward planned for yourself when she leaves? Or is her departure reward enough?
Can't remember, did DH invite her or did she invite herself? I'd hate to think this would be an annual event. Does she come on holidays?
It will be reward enough!
DH invited her...she comes once a year, but its usually for a weekend. We go over there several times a year...usually after Christmas, for sgk birthday and the like. More than I'd like to go, but DH does want a close relationship with sgks.
Hopefully next year will be back to a weekend visit. DH should be sufficiently worn out from this one!
Congrats ! You are on the
Congrats ! You are on the home stretch- be super super good to yourself first and then DH second. Tranquil, serene and peace is in your very near future. Good for you for minimal participation and I totally understand the feeling of still being exhausted by it all. The mere energy of withholding nature inclinations to be helpful and partake is tough, but I am so proud of you!
Time to go away for a few days
Nice hotel with spa, restaurant ect. Or a cruise
In the clear!!!
DH took them back and now my home is peaceful again. Honestly, I do kinda miss the sgks, but I can't keep up and work and do it all, tbh. Keeping myself at minimal involvement was draining enough.
Now just to deal with DH feeling guilty (he's not responsible for it!) For SD taking them back to her in-laws swampy cesspool house of filthy. Hey, it's not good for them, but if SD chooses it....we can't stop her.
I'm looking forward to catching up on sleep!
Thank you all for your support and helping me get through it!!!!