Flameful Confessions

[winnied]

I don't really like Easter, and I'm a practicing Catholic. I like the religious part of it and go to church, but everything else feels forced. For example, we're having "Easter dinner" with our atheist relatives. Can't we just say it's a normal dinner. I'm also irrationally annoyed that all my friends are out of town visiting their families for the holiday. It gave me a boring weekend. And I can't imagine traveling more than, say, 2 hrs for a holiday on a Sunday.

[Deleted]

I haven't celebrated Easter since I moved out of the house in 2006. With my husband working 3am-11am and me working 12pm-8:30pm there really isn't a chance to do anything and while I feel guilty for not doing anything for Edmund I really couldn't care less about the holiday.

[Deleted]

It's 11:00 on Easter morning. I just got home from the grocery store where I went to buy the stuff for DS's Easter basket (I go pick him up from his dad at 1 today). There were slim pickin's on the toys so he's getting a stuffed opossum this year.

[PeonyParty]

My husband's grandmother passed away and he just left today to drive back home for the funeral. When he was making travel plans, we realized this will be the first time we have been separated since we got together. It's not like we were aiming for that, it just happened.
I am curious how the next few days will go without him. I am hoping it will be like a fun husbandless vacation. Wish I didn't have to work.

[Deleted]

I'm really mad at my mom. She shows absolutely no interest in my kid and it really fucking hurts and pisses me off. She was all over the grand parenting shit when Sofia was a newborn, but now it's like S doesn't even exist.  I KNOW she's going to try and be grandma of the year again when this next baby is born and I just really want to tell her to go fuck herself. You don't get to pretend you care about my kids when they are teeny tiny and then basically ignore them as they grow up. It especially hurts because my grandparents were always there for us, so you think she would kind of learn from that. But no. I just feel so bad for Sofia. 

And it also pisses me off because I can see her liking fucking photos on fb, yet she won't pick up the damn phone or actually interact with S in REAL LIFE. ugh. Sorry to be such a downer, it's just with the holidays and stuff I figured she would at least try, but no. 

[eb777888]

I've never been a big Easter fan. We're not Christian and it's kind of at a "blah" time of year. I do love it this year because of David and his age and we're using it as an excuse to make a big dinner and have some wine so this year, I'm loving Easter.

We also do holidays with just us three so I don't have to see extended family, which sadly, I really hate doing.

[pantsparty]

What I like about Easter is the eating. Ham and cheesy potatoes, get in my bellah!

[winnied]

Mar 31, 2013 12:46:35 GMT -5 @ygmg said:

I'm really mad at my mom. She shows absolutely no interest in my kid and it really fucking hurts and pisses me off. She was all over the grand parenting shit when Sofia was a newborn, but now it's like S doesn't even exist.  I KNOW she's going to try and be grandma of the year again when this next baby is born and I just really want to tell her to go fuck herself. You don't get to pretend you care about my kids when they are teeny tiny and then basically ignore them as they grow up. It especially hurts because my grandparents were always there for us, so you think she would kind of learn from that. But no. I just feel so bad for Sofia. 

And it also pisses me off because I can see her liking fucking photos on fb, yet she won't pick up the damn phone or actually interact with S in REAL LIFE. ugh. Sorry to be such a downer, it's just with the holidays and stuff I figured she would at least try, but no. 

I'm sorry . Any idea on why she's doing this? Could you call her and put your daughter on the phone? Does she maybe feel like she over-stepped or was burdensome? Or is this just her personality?

[Deleted]

winnied, it's pretty much just who she is. She did the same thing with my nephew when he was a baby. She showed interest for the first year, then when he started moving around she started making excuses not to see him anymore and finally my nephew's mom was just like "ok, fuck this then", so she hasn't seen him in about 3 years. and now she's doing the same thing with S. I'm the one doing all the heavy lifting, bringing sofia to visit, inviting them over for holidays, etc, and I'm getting sick of it. she hasn't phoned in..god, 7-8 months? And she lives 15 minutes away. I don't know why I expected her to be any different with my kid. I guess I just didn't expect her to basically stop caring once she was no longer a "baby".

[Deleted]

That's sad GOAB. I'm sorry

[Deleted]

I'm watching Extreme Couponing and I used to be like "These fuckers are crazy!" But, now that I'm not working, I kind of want to learn how to do it. lol

[brooklyn]

I find all the super religious Christians on facebook really freaking annoying today. Enough with the bible quotes! They just make you sound really sanctimonious and I'm not a fan of the self-flaggelation. Glad my family is all catholic/protestant/lutheran, or lapsed catholic/protestant/lutheran, and all they post is "happy easter!" and cute pictures of their kids and easter baskets.

I'm also glad my MIL called us up last week and disinvited us to easter dinner, since I didn't want to see her anyway. They decided this would be a good week to tear down the ceiling in their dining room, so they can't host dinner. So I get to hang out in my pj's eating ice cream instead.

[VeryViolet]

I really need a shower and especially feel that way after reading the dirty thread. However, I am probably going to world market in a few without showering. I am fucking depressed and want to buy some dinnerware on sale so fuck everybody that has to smell me.

[Deleted]

My grandmother passed away, and of course I'm very sad about that. When my grandfather (her husband) died, the next door neighbors brought over tons of lasagna, pizza, homemade donuts, etc. They're off the boat Italian and that's just what you do in that situation. My flameful confession is that I'm really excited at the prospect of eating all of the neighbor's cooking again. The rest of the viewing, funeral, etc. will suck, but I'm holding out hope for the food again.

Added: WTF is up with all the grandparent deaths. It's weird.

[RoxMonster]

Mar 31, 2013 13:54:46 GMT -5 brooklyn said:

I find all the super religious Christians on facebook really freaking annoying today. Enough with the bible quotes! They just make you sound really sanctimonious and I'm not a fan of the self-flaggelation. Glad my family is all catholic/protestant/lutheran, or lapsed catholic/protestant/lutheran, and all they post is "happy easter!" and cute pictures of their kids and easter baskets.

I can get on board with this. What was especially annoying was a couple friends who posted, "Don't forget this holiday is NOT about bunnies, candy, etc. Do not forget the REAL reason for the day." Well, actually, if you are not a religious person, that is not what you are going to celebrate today. Some people just like an excuse to eat candy, meet up with family, and eat lots of food, and I see absolutely nothing wrong with that either.

[speckledfrog]

Sue, I love you and your protein. I wish I could give you a big hug. And a turkey sandwich.

[speckledfrog]

Mar 31, 2013 14:19:42 GMT -5 RoxMonster said:

Mar 31, 2013 13:54:46 GMT -5 brooklyn said:

I find all the super religious Christians on facebook really freaking annoying today. Enough with the bible quotes! They just make you sound really sanctimonious and I'm not a fan of the self-flaggelation. Glad my family is all catholic/protestant/lutheran, or lapsed catholic/protestant/lutheran, and all they post is "happy easter!" and cute pictures of their kids and easter baskets.

I can get on board with this. What was especially annoying was a couple friends who posted, "Don't forget this holiday is NOT about bunnies, candy, etc. Do not forget the REAL reason for the day." Well, actually, if you are not a religious person, that is not what you are going to celebrate today. Some people just like an excuse to eat candy, meet up with family, and eat lots of food, and I see absolutely nothing wrong with that either.

I don't mind religious people acting religious on the most religious holiday of the year.

[brooklyn]

Mar 31, 2013 14:28:00 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Mar 31, 2013 14:19:42 GMT -5 RoxMonster said:

I can get on board with this. What was especially annoying was a couple friends who posted, "Don't forget this holiday is NOT about bunnies, candy, etc. Do not forget the REAL reason for the day." Well, actually, if you are not a religious person, that is not what you are going to celebrate today. Some people just like an excuse to eat candy, meet up with family, and eat lots of food, and I see absolutely nothing wrong with that either.

I don't mind religious people acting religious on the most religious holiday of the year.

But is facebook the right platform for it?  And I'm totally side-eyeing the people who "check-in" and post from their place of worship.  Shouldn't your phone be off/silent and put away while at service?

[peachdragon]

Not sure if flameful or just weird but I must psychologically have the major hots for Rainn Wilson because I keep having really sexy dreams about him.

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[eb777888]

Mar 31, 2013 14:43:22 GMT -5 @cse1960 said:

Mar 31, 2013 14:26:50 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Sue, I love you and your protein. I wish I could give you a big hug. And a turkey sandwich.

   I just had a turkey sandwich, I swear. lol   And a big glass of milk, to feel better.  

Haha, I always make my son eat his protein before anything else because of you.  Swear to god.

[speckledfrog]

Mar 31, 2013 14:43:22 GMT -5 @cse1960 said:

Mar 31, 2013 14:26:50 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Sue, I love you and your protein. I wish I could give you a big hug. And a turkey sandwich.

   I just had a turkey sandwich, I swear. lol   And a big glass of milk, to feel better.  

I know.  I'm sitting outside in your bushes.  Come out for your hug.

[chickadee77]

Mar 31, 2013 13:56:10 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

I really need a shower and especially feel that way after reading the dirty thread. However, I am probably going to world market in a few without showering. I am fucking depressed and want to buy some dinnerware on sale so fuck everybody that has to smell me.

((hugs)) I'm sorry. Go get your sale items. New dishes are my favorite!

I have a bad feeling the next few weeks will be the hardest of my life because we can't even broach TFMR to our families. I'm praying that our CVS comes back with miraculous news, but we're already laying the groundwork for losing the baby with our family and friends. I don't even want to see or talk to anyone, and none of my damn clothes fit, but this is not how I want to buy my first maternity clothes.

[firedancer49]

My mil has been here since Friday and she has been so weird and hands off with dd. Normally she loves playing with her but she's been watching TV most of the weekend.

Dh and I had a major fight today and I'm fucking pissed. All bc he was watching TV while I was cooking and didnt want to go outside with dd so she could play. I said she could go in the back alone and I could see her from the kitchen. Well she got mad that I would not let her ride her bike without me and that turned him into a fucking shitpig asshole beast. He screamed at her and then went off of me like no other. Happy fucking Easter. I'm sort of glad his mom was there to see that he is not always her precious little boy.

[zoidberg]

I was well into adulthood before I had any idea that Easter is a super important holiday to religious people. I always assumed that Christmas was THE big Christian holiday because the amount of fuss made over it. Easter just seems so blah that I figured it was not that high up on the holiday ladder.

[RoxMonster]

Mar 31, 2013 14:28:00 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Mar 31, 2013 14:19:42 GMT -5 RoxMonster said:

I can get on board with this. What was especially annoying was a couple friends who posted, "Don't forget this holiday is NOT about bunnies, candy, etc. Do not forget the REAL reason for the day." Well, actually, if you are not a religious person, that is not what you are going to celebrate today. Some people just like an excuse to eat candy, meet up with family, and eat lots of food, and I see absolutely nothing wrong with that either.

I don't mind religious people acting religious on the most religious holiday of the year.

I don't think chastising others who are not religious for not celebrating Easter the way you "think" they should is acting religious. I think it's acting sanctimonious.

[VeryViolet]

Mar 31, 2013 15:28:40 GMT -5 chickadee77 said:

Mar 31, 2013 13:56:10 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

I really need a shower and especially feel that way after reading the dirty thread. However, I am probably going to world market in a few without showering. I am fucking depressed and want to buy some dinnerware on sale so fuck everybody that has to smell me.

((hugs)) I'm sorry. Go get your sale items. New dishes are my favorite!

I have a bad feeling the next few weeks will be the hardest of my life because we can't even broach TFMR to our families. I'm praying that our CVS comes back with miraculous news, but we're already laying the groundwork for losing the baby with our family and friends. I don't even want to see or talk to anyone, and none of my damn clothes fit, but this is not how I want to buy my first maternity clothes.

YGPM

[snakeoiltanker]

I'm not Christian and I love Easter, because it seems so overtly pagan to me. I like talking to the kids about world religions and dying Easter eggs and explaining the origin of the Easter bunny is such a fun way to do that.
I guess my flamefull is I have a hard time incorporating any of the resurrection story. I want to give them as well rounded a veiw of the world as I can, but a lot of bible stories are just too scary for dinner conversation.

[joshlyman]

I love my family - we are not religious so we use Easter as an excuse to go to brunch an drink champagne. And now I think I shall nap off said champagne

[Muddled]

Mar 31, 2013 16:34:32 GMT -5 mofongo said:

Someone posted on FB that Auburn Univ did a study showing there are 39 types of disease, not a coincidence, one for each lash Jesus received. We are healed b/c he suffered.

ooookay

I would love to see the article on this.

[cc]

I kind of hate holidays because I always feel like a failure when I don't go overboard. I don't decorate our house, other than a few things here and there, and we didn't even dye eggs this year. On the actual day, I always enjoy myself, but the time leading up to them stresses me out.