Spent a good part of Saturday visiting with DIL and playing with the grand kids. Well, playing with my granddaughter and helping care for my grandson. Saturday night I babysat both kids while S and DIL went out for a little couple time. Sunday I met them and my D for breakfast at a local chain. It was a good weekend and I am happy for the opportunity to interact.
Saturday night after S and DIL returned we visited. DIL had consumed a bit more alcohol than usual and was chatty. We had good conversations, she wasn’t ripped and slurring, she was articulate and chatty. Normally we do not discuss X, I have asked the kids to refrain from doing so when possible. DIL is frustrated with the manner she is treated by X and vented her feelings Saturday night.
I attempted to validate without joining in the rancor. It wasn’t what DIL was looking for. She wanted someone to agree with her. When it became apparent I wouldn’t the topics shifted and I made my exit as gracefully about 10 min later.
After breakfast Sunday DIL asked me to stop and visit again this week. We’re good at least I think so. I spent part of Sunday mulling what X has done to frustrate DIL and decided I am glad I am not connected to that drama. In my past life I’d have likely wasted energy attempting to pour oil on turbulent waters. Explaining each position to the other and siding with X. Even though it is apparent to me they both need to put on BGP and get on with life.
BITS Me 55, ACK, when did that happen? Doesn't feel like 55 D 30 S 27
You create your own universe as you go along - Winston Churchill
