Mama Drama
I gotta say I’m pretty irritated with my mom right now. She called me on Friday and said that she was thinking about flying in from St. Louis to visit for a week in September. Which is cool, my mom hasn’t been here to visit in 2 years and I’m sure we’ll plan some wedding crap. But then she has to go and make stupid decisions.
This morning I opened my email to see her flight itinerary for the tickets she already bought. First off, she didn’t check
the dates with me. I may have had plans that week…I don’t…but she could have checked. Second, and most importantly, she is flying into BUFFALO! What the eff?? Last I checked I live in ROCHESTER.
So Scott and Sandy were all on her side…”Well, maybe the tickets were cheaper.” Even if they were cheaper, I’ll have to make up the difference shelling out $60 in gas there and back 2 weekends in a row. I’m sure gas in September will be $5+ a gallon.
So, the tickets are the same price! Double what the eff?!? Again, I live in ROCHESTER! Why is she flying into Buffalo?? I really don’t understand. I live 10 minutes from the airport in Rochester…I live an hour away from Buffalo.
I’m no so much mad that I have to drive to Buffalo and spend the gas money as I am that this is a lack of common sense. Next time I visit St. Louis I’ll fly into Chicago and expect a ride.
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I don’t know what your past relationship was like with your mom growing up, however she is YOUR MOTHER. I am sure there were moments where she bent over backwards for you, and spent more than $60 on you here and there.
Yes maybe she should have checked the dates with you, but if you haven’t seen her in two years, are you really going to turn down the chance to spend some time with her? That would be rude of yout to say, “sorry mom, I have plans that week.”
I would only hope you have a bigger heart that that.
Moms are so important, Amanda. I have no idea what I would do without mine, just don’t take her for granted or complain that she’s coming to visit you in such a way that complicates your life in the slightest possible way.
I’m not trying to be mean or take sides here, I have nothing against you, but come one, love your mom. Who knows, maybe she’ll offer some gas money.
Look at the bigger picture, and things that are important. You’re getting married, and she’s there for you.
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I saw her 6 months ago…I usually go home, she just doesn’t travel much, and I am glad she’s coming. But the issue isn’t the money or me making time for her…the issue is that she doesn’t know what city I live in!!! lol
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I’m with ya Amanda. I would be saying the samme thing if my mom did that to me
June 24th, 2008 at 11:53 am
I have to agree with you that it doesn’t make much sense, but you know how Mom’s can be.
I lost my Mom, also known as my best friend, last year and all I can say is treasure every minute you have with her. I would drive to the ends of the earth to bring her back.
BTW, love your blog. Yours and Sandy’s are the first ones I check out.
June 24th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
amanda,
my mother passed 2 years ago and i would gladly shell out $60 in gas just to go get her. stop complaining and be grateful you have a mother to go see