Most of us spent enough time on The Knot reading people's bathroom basket poems and similar nonsense that we should be able to help you author something fitting for the occasion.
Glamma is one in a million We surround her with love by the billions Her children look sublime In black, red, and silver--how fine! Too bad E doesn't look good in vermillion
There once was a woman named Glamma She knew how to drop the Hamma We're all here to celebrate She makes 60 look great Who knew today would include a poetry slam-a
Today celebration shows we are so keen To celebrate this woman with esteem I wish there was a publication Where we could show our adoration I would call it a Glammazine
Lol that all the black people understand some of where glamma is coming from.
Honestly, I don't think this is a husband problem at all. He knows how to deal with his mom appropriately in the context.
Rikki, I'd do your best to not let it get to you.
Right. I think it's only a husband problem if you want to let this be a problem. Your husband has no problem ignoring his mom, so I don't see why you would get involved lol? My MIL is absolutely the type to throw herself a 60th birthday party (although to her credit, she turned 60 last year and did not) and if she did, it would absolutely have a program. Plus, she is always wearing red (black people - she is the ultimate Delta, like you would not talk to her for 30 minutes without walking away realizing this) and my husband doesn't give her half the attention she seeks from him. I do what he does, only less, because I'm not her child. I don't know why you'd ever do more than what your husband does. Follow his lead, he knows best how to deal with his mother. That's how your name ended up on the invitation as it is .
I will admit, however, I would show up, in accordance with the dress code and follow the program. I do think to do otherwise would be disrespectful. I don't get too involved with my MIL but there are things I know I have to do keep the peace. This would make the list (mine has balls like watermelons though, and she'd never ask or expect us to pay, she's much too prideful for that).
This. I didn't know how to articulate that well, so thank you.
I *think* that there may have been a program at my Mom's 60th birthday, but clearly having it vs not having it hasn't impacted me at all LOL
We threw my dad a surprise 60th party. There was music, slideshow (I bet Glamma would expect one of these, lol), and then he made a short thank-you speech. No "program."
Today celebration shows we are so keen To celebrate this woman with esteem I wish there was a publication Where we could show our adoration I would call it a Glammazine
Lol, @mrschicken, you have some good poems! You were always the creative kid in school, huh?
Glamma is awesome, glamma is fine She may be older but so is good wine She likes to party and boogie on down She threw this party and put on the town We're here to celebrate and give her her due And if I'm not mistaken, when we are through There will be cake, fancy champagne and such And as always dear Glamma, you're really too much.
Glamma is awesome, glamma is fine She may be older but so is good wine She likes to party and boogie on down She threw this party and put on the town We're here to celebrate and give her her due And if I'm not mistaken, when we are through There will be cake, fancy champagne and such And as always dear Glamma, you're really too much out of touch.
Today celebration shows we are so keen To celebrate this woman with esteem I wish there was a publication Where we could show our adoration I would call it a Glammazine
Lol, @mrschicken, you have some good poems! You were always the creative kid in school, huh?
I'm running for MM poet laureate. Pom is providing some tough competition.
Agreed. I was reading while pumping at work today and couldn't think of anything constructive or funny to add (others have the latter covered, for sure!), so all I could do was shake my head. Sorry, Rikki.
You sure as hell better update us after this freaking shindig.