goodguy15 Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 How can I make the best of Christmas when my sister, my niece and my brother in-law won't be able to make it because of my 21 month old niece is sick with a fever and pink eye.But my families only option is to drive 12 hours to Pennsylvania for 2 days and then come back Saturday. It's only going to be my brother, me and my parents.It's not going to be the same without my sister, if we decide not to go out there.I was really looking forward for them to come out the past month and then boom things have to change and it sucks.I wanted Christmas to be special with my sister here I just hope my niece gets better by Wednesday because that way we don't have to pack our suitcases and presents to go out there it's too much of a hassle at the last minute.Well, can my Christmas get any better or what.
Tony T Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 Things don't always happen the way you want them to. Shxt happens, they say. Get used to it. Make the very best out of the situation you have. Learn that and you'll have a lot better life. Work hard NOT to upset yourself. Circumstances never upset us, the way we look at things does the job.
Author goodguy15 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Posted December 24, 2007 My sister made out here every year it's like a family tradition. How can I get used to it when it never happened before.That's where it's hard.My poor mom even has plans for them when they come out here and my mom and I worked hard to get the house ready and spent a lot of money on groceries.And we have a lot of treats to share.I just want them to be here no matter when they come out.My mom was upset and so was I nothing like your hopes getting crushed.I do not like car rides period.
Trialbyfire Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 goodguy, you have: Food for Christmas and throughout the year.A family who loves you and will be spending time with you through Christmas.Do you realize how many people would literally kill, for that opportunity? Be grateful for what you have, not worried about self and a petty car ride. The only person spoiling Christmas for yourself, is yourself, through your selfish attitude.
Author goodguy15 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Posted December 24, 2007 Well, I didn't hear from sister and it's actually up to my sister, not me, my brother or my parents.I'm just waiting to hear from my sister to see what she wants.Just maybe my niece will be better by Wednesday.If we decide to go out east if only my sister wants that.My parents are not going to force me to go.Yeah I'll be myself the whole time.How fun.I'm not trying to be selfish I just don't know how to react to certain situations that's all.You don't even know me.
Trialbyfire Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 My mom was upset and so was I nothing like your hopes getting crushed.I do not like car rides period. Hmmm...okay...you're not selfish... There are greater things to worry about. How about you worry about your niece and hope her Christmas isn't spoiled by being sick?
Author goodguy15 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Posted December 24, 2007 My niece is only 21 months old it's not like shes going recall being sick.I had plans with bro in law too and can't see them not coming out.It's not going to be the same.I just feel bummed thats all.Just pretend they're here.I haven't seen my sister for five months.
quankanne Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 I'm sorry to hear that your niece is sick, and that Christmas is going to go as planned, but there are many, many people who execute alternate plans and do just fine. Does your sister think they can come down the following weekend and celebrate then? or maybe just try for Easter, when there's less crud in the air that the little ones are susceptible to? because she's trying to be a good mom and do right by her little one is no reason to get all hab humbug over changed plans.
Author goodguy15 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Posted December 24, 2007 I don't handle changed plans real well at the last minute when I had my mind set on it a month ago.I got so used to of my sister of making it every year until now.I love Christmas in the country and now we have to go to Philadelphia in a cramped house.I see people bring sick kids all the time on a plane. And even my parents brought there kids with them when they were sick including me.
Trialbyfire Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 Pink eye or conjunctivitis is highly contagious. Children aren't even allowed to attend school, if they're infected. Not only is your sister being responsible for the welfare of her sick child, she's also being responsible to the public. Keep in mind that planes are confined spaces with a lot of people in them.
Author goodguy15 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Posted December 24, 2007 (edited) What am I supposed to do just spend time with my brother and my parents, it's just too quiet and it creeps me out.How much fun is it when you can't open presents when the whole family is not together?I'm never going to have kids they spoil everything.By the way she doesn't have pink eye anymore. She has pneumonia. Edited December 25, 2007 by goodguy15
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