A bit of a rant...

[Pinot's Mom]

Up front - you don't have to read this, or respond, I just need to vent.

As some of you know, I have a friend and her 17 year old daughter (my Goddaughter) staying with us. They were in a situation, needed help, I offered. They came in mid-November and will be here until the end of January.

My husband and I have lived without other humans in the house (except for occasional visitors) for a LONG time. Pinot has lived with us now for 3 1/2 years and has her own routine as well. We're all a little set in our ways.

Pinot's bed stays in a specific spot on the couch. Well, my Goddaughter and her Mom are stuck to each other like glue, and that spot is next to where the Mom sits, so the bed moves and the daughter sits there. I don't watch sci-fi; I evidently do now. My fridge and pantry are STUFFED with crap and I can't find anything. Mom smokes (no, not in the house); she smokes outside, puts the cigarette out, sticks it in her coat pocket until she gets to the trash can (in the garage). The coat REEKS. I have moved all our coats out of the front hall closet because of the smell. We have a substantially sized house. I can't get any private time (or hubby and I can't) unless we leave the house.

This is just a partial list. You don't need the rest. I just want my peaceful Saturday morning back at the moment... I know...I offered...

Thanks for listening. How many more weeks??

[happylabs]

Feel free to rant. It is good to get it out. Three more weeks?

[pomtzu]

Ugh - I can relate in a way. I lived alone for a lot of years after my ex and I separated, and now that I sold my house to son and DIL (and I stayed with it as part of the agreement), there is always someone here. Not that we don't get along, because we do, but I miss my space. It's nice to have someone here, especially if an emergency would arise, and it has , and I really wouldn't want to be entirely alone anymore, but I really look forward to them leaving for work each morning so that I have that "just me" time. I know that must sound crazy to some people, but when you get used to a certain routine and way of life, then it's not always easy to adjust to a new way. It's been 5 years and I'm still adjusting.

Hang in there Maggie - just a few more weeks!

[Bengalz]

You are a very tolerant hostess Thankfully it is only 3 more weeks; otherwise I would suggest putting some rules down - if only for the sake of your sanity

Sidebar: Pinot will be so happy to have just her mommy and daddy back

[sasvermont]

Well, I have had guests that created such horror too. We have all had them. Just remember to never do that again.

Hold your breath for another few weekends and then it will be all over. It will probably take you years to get over this event. The cigarette smell alone, will be hard to get rid of totally.

So what are you going to say the next time someone asks for help? Have the name of a really good health aid/agency available for him/her!

You will go to heaven for being such a good person. The pain will ease eventually. I promise!

You will have your life back soon!

[Pinot's Mom]

Thank you all....calming breaths....

[chocolatepuppy]

I don't know how you do it. I would have thrown them out by now or made them WANT to leave. It won't be much longer.

[Karen]

I know you are no the home stretch, but suggest a "sand can" as mentioned for her cigarette butts, and a trip to the dry-cleaner for her coat. The smell of smoke is not good for anyone, ever.

[Pinot's Mom]

One more week!! Well, one week and a day, but.... One more week!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

One more week!! Well, one week and a day, but.... One more week!!!

I bet you can't wait. I had a lady at work come up to me and she asked me if I lived alone. I told her that I did. She then asked me if I could have a woman and her child live with me for a month. I told her no. I used to rent out my other bedroom but now I enjoy living alone way too much. Just me and my 6 cats.

[pomtzu]

Almost there Maggie ~~~ almost there.........