I am SO ANGRY at my mother
I got an email tonight from my mom which has me steamed.
I blocked rooms for the OOT guests yesterday, so I told her that. She emails me to say that I need to look at a cheaper hotel because it is too expensive and a lot of my relatives are retired and won't come. The hotel I blocked isn't that expensive. The only cheaper place I could find is an Econolodge which is still not that much less than the price I was quoted. So I told her that, and that I will put the Econolodge info in with the invitation as well. I also told her that my FH and I have been engaged for over a year, and EVERYONE has known when our wedding is. If they can't afford to come, they can't afford to come. I can't make her understand that things here on LI are more expensive (she lives in Florida).
And if that wasn't enough, she is planning my shower, and mentioned that my cousin is helping her. I told her that my MOH would be MORE than willing to help out any way she can. My mom wrote back and said that she could use the help, but she will not contact my MOH. What is up with that???!! Why am I getting dragged into the middle of this? Why is she being so damn stubborn?!
I told her if planning the shower was too stressful, then just forget about it because the aggravation to her (and me) is definitely NOT worth it.
If I had my choice, I would have gotten married at city hall. But since I am an only child, I knew a wedding celebration meant a lot to her. Right now, I'm ready to go elope.
I blocked rooms for the OOT guests yesterday, so I told her that. She emails me to say that I need to look at a cheaper hotel because it is too expensive and a lot of my relatives are retired and won't come. The hotel I blocked isn't that expensive. The only cheaper place I could find is an Econolodge which is still not that much less than the price I was quoted. So I told her that, and that I will put the Econolodge info in with the invitation as well. I also told her that my FH and I have been engaged for over a year, and EVERYONE has known when our wedding is. If they can't afford to come, they can't afford to come. I can't make her understand that things here on LI are more expensive (she lives in Florida).
And if that wasn't enough, she is planning my shower, and mentioned that my cousin is helping her. I told her that my MOH would be MORE than willing to help out any way she can. My mom wrote back and said that she could use the help, but she will not contact my MOH. What is up with that???!! Why am I getting dragged into the middle of this? Why is she being so damn stubborn?!
I told her if planning the shower was too stressful, then just forget about it because the aggravation to her (and me) is definitely NOT worth it.
If I had my choice, I would have gotten married at city hall. But since I am an only child, I knew a wedding celebration meant a lot to her. Right now, I'm ready to go elope.
