visit my parents more often

The party last Sunday fell through because the weather was really bad. So I went up this weekend. The only reason why I saw them twice was because my great uncle passed away and I went to the funeral. It is terrible that is the only time my extended family gets together. Then they always say we should get together more often but then the next time we talk about it is at the next funeral. But anyways I had a great time visiting with them and my sisters, nephews and brother in law. We played cards and Win, Lose or Draw. It was really funny and we laughed a lot. One of my sisters didn’t come and it is starting to annoy me. She always cancels or no-shows. I haven’t seen my baby nephew since before Christmas and he will be one year old soon. I need to get together with them, I still have their Christmas presents. I love my family.

I will see not only my parents but my sisters and nephews as well. My mom is having everyone over on Sunday. We are going to have a scavenger hunt, play cards and eat. Can’t beat that! I love my family and I am looking forward to hanging out with them.

I am going to my parents house on Sunday and plan on spending the majority of the day with them. As an extra bonus my sister and 2 nephews will be there. I am excited to see them.

Saw mom today. No comment. Well some comment, the usual – t.v., magazines and celebrity gossip. And of course the diatribe about where my life is.

Anyway, my goal was each parent once a month. I think now I’ll switch to each parent every other month.

Finally got to see Dad. It was worth it. I’d love to go every weekend. When my grandmother was dying, i went every weekend and read her the Bible. That was great. I just made a day of it.

Now my time if severely limited.

I feel like I can retire this goal b/c I really want to visit each one once a month.

Things are not so crazy now so i think I can do it.

Finally saw Dad the other day. That was nice. We have a lot in common.

Tried to see mom but she was tripping. Long story but she is so negative and sensitive that just going out there is a big deal. She has to feel that I “really want to come.” I was trying to help her b/c she fell and then was going to be traveling. Oh well.

How do you deal w/ that kind of sentiment. It’s ridiculous. She has too much time on her hands.

Anyway, I am hoping to see them both at least once a month.

Now I can begin this in earnest. I really have to DO THIS!

Will be difficult to visit Mom more often. I can’t help but perceive resentment and hostility in her voice when no one is around. That’s really the key. When people are around, she’s totally different. Sometimes I feel like I’m trippin’

At one point, I was truly gong-ho about this. But, my need for secrecy and the shame of my current dilema have made this damn near impossible at the moment.

Visiting each one, once a month, starting either in March or April is a good plan.