TW/Open Letter Tuesday

[summergirl1211]

I thought I would combine these into one today. Anyone? 

[summergirl1211]

To the guy who decided to try passing another car in a no passing zone with oncoming cars coming- you are a TW. You know it's bad when both the car being passed and the oncoming car had to pretty much drive off the road to avoid a collision. Asshole.

To my FB friends complaining yet again about the bad calls in the Wisconsin games- yes there were bad calls but no game will be officiated perfectly. They didn't play well enough at the end to win, regardless of the bad calls. Instead of looking like the intelligent former (ah hem high school) player you say you are, you look like a childish punk who wants everything to go your way. Get over it!

[bliz1712]

To the my FB acquaintance that used the r word to describe the Badger's player that won that award (sorry bball fans, I don't know other than what was televised last night, lol): you are a major asshat and a waste of space.

[summergirl1211]

Oh, and also:

To the laides of J12 who gave me support last night (cbear, mrsrek10, bliz1712, junkytrunk), THANK YOU! It meant a lot that you were cheering on my team and commiserating with me. (<<<< why doesn't that smiley work? Dammit.)

[origamimommy]

Dear Childless co-workers,

Thanks for making me feel so awful about taking the day to spend with my sick kid. Not one of you has asked how he is and all I have gotten are bossy orders and the cold shoulder. You all suck today, and I am so frustrated I can not wait for one of you to get KTFU. I am over being the only parent on the team.

--Origamimommy

PS--He's still sick and at home with MH. Thanks for asking, dicks.

[roo1582]

Dear FIL,

Thanks for implying that we don't know how to handle/discipline our own child. Your method of just tackling her and forcing her clothes on her while she screamed and cried hysterically just wasn't cutting it for me. I really am not going to take any parenting advice from you when you're own son doesn't really want anything to do with you. While Kayleigh may be a handful right now, I'm pretty sure she's a typical almost 3 year old. I also believe there is a better method of dealing with it rather than just brute force. She's not your kid, so deal with it.

[junkytrunk]

Dear H,

I would appreciate it if when I get up to console M and put him back to bed, you wouldn't roll over to more than halfway across the bed. I can't fall asleep if I don't have my space, and when my knees can't bend all the way without hitting yours, that makes it tough. I already had to wake up and get out of bed, so the least you can do is stay on your side.

Sincerely,

Your tired wife

[tribute17]

Apr 7, 2015 9:19:14 GMT -5 junkytrunk said:

Dear H,

I would appreciate it if when I get up to console M and put him back to bed, you wouldn't roll over to more than halfway across the bed. I can't fall asleep if I don't have my space, and when my knees can't bend all the way without hitting yours, that makes it tough. I already had to wake up and get out of bed, so the least you can do is stay on your side.

Sincerely,

Your tired wife

I'll just send that one to my H too.  He just rolls all the way over and I have to wake him up to roll him back, then he gets pissy.  Stay on your own side.  My alarm is on that side and I'm not walking around the bed in the morning to turn it off.  

[xanthepants]

Dear H
One time, perhaps just one time, you could get up with Coco on a night like last night. I slept 0 hours, 0 minutes last night. It was so the opposite of awesome. I get that you don't always hear her over your snoring when she first wakes. But when she starts screaming over and over and you and I are both up perhaps just once you can spring up from bed and get her after I've done it 4 times earlier. Just saying you are a parent MOTN too. 3 years of this is getting old. And you wonder why I'm crabby.
- Me.

[roo1582]

Dear computer program,

Stop F'ing with me already. Stop freezing in the middle of me saving my model. I was done with this freaking thing and then your froze, which lost all my work. If you don't start working properly, I may very well take my computer and slam it into something. You have been warned...

[roo1582]

xanthepants - the lovetit is for support. I'm so sorry you had another rough night.

[paddyb]

Dear H, when you do something wrong (like forget to put Henry in his night diaper and instead leave him in a pull-up) and it results in a problem that I end having to clean up (wet sheets) don't get pissy when I point it out. You screw up. Own it.

Dear Duke - thank you so much for winning last night! Not only was it awesome as your fan, but it means I came second in my office pool and I get $100!

[paddyb]

Apr 7, 2015 9:51:42 GMT -5 xanthepants said:

Dear H
One time, perhaps just one time, you could get up with Coco on a night like last night. I slept 0 hours, 0 minutes last night. It was so the opposite of awesome. I get that you don't always hear her over your snoring when she first wakes. But when she starts screaming over and over and you and I are both up perhaps just once you can spring up from bed and get her after I've done it 4 times earlier. Just saying you are a parent MOTN too. 3 years of this is getting old. And you wonder why I'm crabby.
- Me.

that really really sucks.  I hope you get some sleep tonight.

[paddyb]

Apr 7, 2015 7:41:10 GMT -5 summergirl1211 said:

To the guy who decided to try passing another car in a no passing zone with oncoming cars coming- you are a TW. You know it's bad when both the car being passed and the oncoming car had to pretty much drive off the road to avoid a collision. Asshole.

To my FB friends complaining yet again about the bad calls in the Wisconsin games- yes there were bad calls but no game will be officiated perfectly. They didn't play well enough at the end to win, regardless of the bad calls. Instead of looking like the intelligent former (ah hem high school) player you say you are, you look like a childish punk who wants everything to go your way. Get over it!

If it makes your FB friends feel any better there were calls that Duke fans were super excited about as well.  that's the nature of the game.

[bliz1712]

xanthepants, Sorry about the sleep troubles still. I can totally commiserate, H has very rarely gotten up with the girls. With Eliza I've started ignoring her or actually calling him out on it. He still doesn't do it all the time, but a few times. Does he also mention how crappy he slept because the kids were up, huh? I know it's really hard to go back to sleep when you are still laying comfortably in bed and not up with a kid.

[aimeefarrahfowler]

Dear Baby Tyler,

Please stop climbing the stairs and pulling on the stupid grandfather clock all day. I am exhausted chasing you all the time. Look at all these toys we've bought! Play with them!

Momma

[xanthepants]

bliz1712, Oh yeah he will totally commmiserate and complain tonight about how he got crappy sleep last night. I will need to do everything in my power not to karate kick him in the face. I'm telling you guys - my zen powers are magnificent since I got married. But I'm afraid someday, I'm going to actually lose it on him and you will all see me on TV.

[summergirl1211]

Apr 7, 2015 9:51:42 GMT -5 xanthepants said:

Dear H
One time, perhaps just one time, you could get up with Coco on a night like last night. I slept 0 hours, 0 minutes last night. It was so the opposite of awesome. I get that you don't always hear her over your snoring when she first wakes. But when she starts screaming over and over and you and I are both up perhaps just once you can spring up from bed and get her after I've done it 4 times earlier. Just saying you are a parent MOTN too. 3 years of this is getting old. And you wonder why I'm crabby.
- Me.

Not cool Mr. xanthepants, not cool at all. 

I'm sorry girl. I would have lost it if I were you.

[jodielyn10]

That completely sucks xanthepants,. Just curious, have you talked about sharing the MOTN getting up duty and he refuses?

[pinkluna]

Dear self,

Do not be tempted by the donuts at the office. You've had your fair share last weekend and your pants are tight enough. Now finish your yogurt!

Love,
Your sweet tooth

Dear hiring managers,

You have expressed interest in DH, and he is feeling good about things. So please don't let him down! He will be a great asset to your company and you know it. Please make a decision quickly.

Impatient wife

Dear DH,

If it comes to it, I trust that you will make the best decision for our family and your career. I promise to be more supportive in the weeks to come.

Sincerely,
Your loving wife who is afraid of change but is learning to embrace it

[xanthepants]

jodielyn10, Yes every few months we do. He just conveniently forgets, or he sleeps right thru her wakings (I hear everything and am a super light sleeper), so he doesn't wake until I'm out of the room and the dogs are up and stirring around the room usually and by then it's too late. 99% of the time she isn't going to accept him as an alternate to me anyway since we've been doing it this long. And honestly I don't really care for the first couple times a night, but when it's more than 4 times or the bulk of the night and we are both working the next day, it's just common courtesy to take one for the team. I feel disrespected I guess or that my job is less important (because I'm PT).

[jodielyn10]

Apr 7, 2015 10:48:14 GMT -5 xanthepants said:

jodielyn10, Yes every few months we do. He just conveniently forgets, or he sleeps right thru her wakings (I hear everything and am a super light sleeper), so he doesn't wake until I'm out of the room and the dogs are up and stirring around the room usually and by then it's too late. 99% of the time she isn't going to accept him as an alternate to me anyway since we've been doing it this long. And honestly I don't really care for the first couple times a night, but when it's more than 4 times or the bulk of the night and we are both working the next day, it's just common courtesy to take one for the team. I feel disrespected I guess or that my job is less important (because I'm PT).

Ugh. I'm sorry, that's shitty.

[summergirl1211]

Apr 7, 2015 10:48:14 GMT -5 xanthepants said:

jodielyn10, Yes every few months we do. He just conveniently forgets, or he sleeps right thru her wakings (I hear everything and am a super light sleeper), so he doesn't wake until I'm out of the room and the dogs are up and stirring around the room usually and by then it's too late. 99% of the time she isn't going to accept him as an alternate to me anyway since we've been doing it this long. And honestly I don't really care for the first couple times a night, but when it's more than 4 times or the bulk of the night and we are both working the next day, it's just common courtesy to take one for the team. I feel disrespected I guess or that my job is less important (because I'm PT).

That does suck xanthepants! I know Coco doesn't want your H much MOTN but he should at least make an effort. Can you make an agreement that if you both have to work and she wakes up X amount of times that he has to take a turn or two? I know I used to get so resentful of my H for not waking up (the monitor is on my side) or helping. Finally we just had a talk and now we take turns. If he doesn't wake up, I wake him up. I know we shouldn't be "keeping track" of things, but my resentment was getting out of control and I needed the help. 

Regardless, I hope she sleeps better so you can get some rest. You deserve it!

[somethingcleverer]

Apr 7, 2015 10:26:47 GMT -5 xanthepants said:

bliz1712, Oh yeah he will totally commmiserate and complain tonight about how he got crappy sleep last night. I will need to do everything in my power not to karate kick him in the face. I'm telling you guys - my zen powers are magnificent since I got married. But I'm afraid someday, I'm going to actually lose it on him and you will all see me on TV.

I used to wonder about how there could be so many episodes of snapped ... Then we had kids, and I do most of the work, and he complains about how tough it is... Now I understand.

[sarahandeddie]

Dear people selling the house -
We competed with 2 other offers and negotiated for hours with you. We had a deal when we went to bed and had agreed to sign all the papers the next day. It was really crappy of you to change your mind and accept a different offer. I did not enjoy telling my kids we lost our dream home after we had already celebrated getting it. You are jerks and I hope your deal falls through.

Sincerely,
Sick of house hunting

[sarahandeddie]

Apr 7, 2015 9:51:42 GMT -5 xanthepants said:

Dear H
One time, perhaps just one time, you could get up with Coco on a night like last night. I slept 0 hours, 0 minutes last night. It was so the opposite of awesome. I get that you don't always hear her over your snoring when she first wakes. But when she starts screaming over and over and you and I are both up perhaps just once you can spring up from bed and get her after I've done it 4 times earlier. Just saying you are a parent MOTN too. 3 years of this is getting old. And you wonder why I'm crabby.
- Me.

This sounds like my DH. He doesn't get off until 2am and he has never gotten up with either of the girls. After nearly 5 years I'm exhausted. Most nights he gets more sleep than me but complains how tired he is. It makes me want to throatpunch him some days!

[paddyb]

Apr 7, 2015 14:33:35 GMT -5 sarahandeddie said:

Dear people selling the house -
We competed with 2 other offers and negotiated for hours with you. We had a deal when we went to bed and had agreed to sign all the papers the next day. It was really crappy of you to change your mind and accept a different offer. I did not enjoy telling my kids we lost our dream home after we had already celebrated getting it. You are jerks and I hope your deal falls through.

Sincerely,
Sick of house hunting

that sucks. I'm really sorry.

[xanthepants]

Apr 7, 2015 14:33:35 GMT -5 sarahandeddie said:

Dear people selling the house -
We competed with 2 other offers and negotiated for hours with you. We had a deal when we went to bed and had agreed to sign all the papers the next day. It was really crappy of you to change your mind and accept a different offer. I did not enjoy telling my kids we lost our dream home after we had already celebrated getting it. You are jerks and I hope your deal falls through.

Sincerely,
Sick of house hunting

Nooooo!  This really really bites! I cannot fathom how people can do that in good conscience after they have accepted an offer. I hope their deal falls thru too. And that the inspection finds a billion things wrong and they end up having to fix them all on their own dime.

[traceyt07]

That sucks sarahandeddie! We had that happen to us when we were house hunting too. Something even better will come along. Hugs!

[junkytrunk]

Apr 7, 2015 14:33:35 GMT -5 sarahandeddie said:

Dear people selling the house -
We competed with 2 other offers and negotiated for hours with you. We had a deal when we went to bed and had agreed to sign all the papers the next day. It was really crappy of you to change your mind and accept a different offer. I did not enjoy telling my kids we lost our dream home after we had already celebrated getting it. You are jerks and I hope your deal falls through.

Sincerely,
Sick of house hunting

Oh that really is so awful! I hope you find an even better house soon! I know house hunting can be so time-consuming.