Now Playing: "A Mighty Wind" - I'd rather blog...
Well, one of the Dearest Son issues came up this weekend. Had talks with Dearest, reminding him that Friday would be the last time, he was getting to be a big guy now. He understood, and I felt glad I'd compromised.
Until tonight. MIL asked what his bedtime arrangements were, and I told her. She then did expressly what I'd told Dearest he couldn't do any longer - and Beloved had spoken to them about it Thursday.
So, in the end, MIL is making sad faces and sighing, "We have to do what Mommy says" in a resigned, tearful voice, Dearest is upset, and Beloved more or less shrugs. I'm again the bad, evil person who doesn't let anyone else have any fun, and the mean old grinch. And their over-dependent cat is yowling. No kidding, I've never seen such a dependent cat. Most felines, when you shuffle That Which The Cat Ordains As Good, they squirt from under your touch in their unique boneless way, you don't see ‘em for a few days, and then, one day, communication is restored when they crap in your shoes, lingerie drawer, or bed. Their cat cries when they go to the bathroom. And yowls even when they're both right there.
I'm trying really hard here, guys. And I don't appreciate being ignored and treated badly over something that's already been discussed beforehand. Encouraging Dearest to misbehave and run to you - over events that you know don't fly ‘round here - is pretty d@mn low. You're not doing much to keep me from resenting you...
And today they told me that next month, they have to start paying most of what they have to MIL's health premiums. So I have no idea how they're gonna start paying for their own vehicle and getting out of here.
I feel trapped...
But there was some nice things today. I sort of have a miniature dress-form/mannequin collection, on the windowsill above the sewing machine. I'd been eyeing this Fashion Fever jewelry box that had one attached - it was too expensive at full retail, and still a bit pricey on eBay. One flea market booth owner had one since October - $12. wasn't bad, but still a bit more than I wanted to shell. Here's an image link - http://www.katyskollectibles.com/Default.aspx?tabid=28&pageid=product&prodid=3123
This weekend, it was on the ‘half off' table ! $6. ? Score ! Dress form, doll outfit, small storage container, and a semi-tacky bead/charm bracelet ? Oh, yeah ! Bracelet even fits my fat wrist. Too bad the shoes and sunglasses on it are molded in a way as to be totally useless to a doll. The one thing I wouldn't use - the tiny pink purse - is, of course, completely functional. I even salvaged the circle backdrop from the packaging.
And I found how to thank you for putting up with all this !
Scored this for a mere buck, and even though the thread, pins, scissors, and such are gone, there's enough here for a fun project. Someone carefully cut out all the pieces - only one's missing - and tried to sew a few, but gave up. What I'm gonna do is scan the pieces, clean ‘em up, and post them to the main site as free patterns with complete illustrated directions.
It'll take me a while, but I can use a good project to get my mind off things. And I'm happy to do it for all the support you've given me, especially recently. Your advice, praise, and attention has been invaluable, and there's no real way for me to repay that, but I'd like to do *something* ! Picked apart the partially-sewn pieces and read over the directions. Tomorrow, I iron and scan, maybe start cleaning ‘em up. I'll let you know how it's going ! They're simple pieces that all of us can learn a lot from.
I think this is just what I need - and maybe something you can use ? What'cha think ?
I would love copies of those patterns if you get the chance to put them up. I understand if things get hectic where you can't, but just letting you know it won't go to waste if you.
