Trying to do right

[Saint NIck]

I'm on vacation down in Disney; ONLY to help my sister, who's a single mom of a 5 & 1 year old. I cannot say a word, or express myself; she questions nearly every move, gesture, question i may have. She doesn't stop. I'M EXHAUSTED. I love her & her children VERY DEARLY. There's no way she could've driven from New Orleans, and done Disney Springs, Jurassic Park, Universal, Sea World, Magic, Animal and back at Magic tonight. We leave Saturday. GIVE ME STRENGTH. I'm trying.

Edited November 18, 2022 by Saint NIck

[Tinwoodsman]

Very Admirable of you!

 

What does not kiill you, makes you stroonguur!

[blueschica]

What a great uncle you are! That's a lot of parks in a row! Seriously, though, the kids will remember it always.  Hope you have some Starbucks and ibuprofen!  

[JohnRogers]

Perhaps a side-bar is needed?

[BigMontanaSKY]

My friend, you will be ok. 

[goose]

Good for you for being there for the kids!

 

Now treat yourself and crank your favorite RUSH album as a reward!

 

[IbanezJem]

You humans and your emotions never cease to confuse me. 

[grep]

Never keep anyone else warm by lighting yourself on fire. No matter who it is.

[J2112YYZ]

Wait, why can't you say anything to her? I know if this was my sibling I would definitely have a chat with them.

[Principled Man]

On 11/17/2022 at 5:11 PM, Saint NIck said:

 I cannot say a word, or express myself; she questions nearly every move, gesture, question i may have. She doesn't stop.

It’s up to you to stop her.  Lay down the Law with her, and don’t be meek about it.  
 

 

Edited November 19, 2022 by Principled Man

[BigMontanaSKY]

I believe the word for her is is "heifer" lol

[NoahLutz]

Remember, you’re there for her and your nieces/nephews, not for yourself.  That doesn’t mean that you can be disrespected.  If she is polite and respectful, do what she asks.  If she is not, ask her to be respectful, and then do what she asks.  

[goose]

On 11/19/2022 at 6:58 AM, NoahLutz said:

Remember, you’re there for her and your nieces/nephews, not for yourself.  That doesn’t mean that you can be disrespected.  If she is polite and respectful, do what she asks.  If she is not, ask her to be respectful, and then do what she asks.  

That seems a mature way to handle it.  On the end if it becomes abusive, one may need to step back.  Of course, that hurts the kids.