The world has not ended.
No one has been hurt.
But I just spoke with my parents for the first time in weeks. They've been away, back at the weekend. They left a message. I called back. They literally had nothing to say to me. I had loads to say to them (but I didn't just launch straight in, gave them a chance to speak about their trip, but said absolutely nothing) but they could not have sounded less interested if they tried. They didn't even ask how the DC or my DH was. Not even mentioned any of their names.
I was telling Dad about some stuff that is going on and all I got was "OK" and "good" (in flatest voice possible). And then "here's your mother". She actually took the phone, said hello and then ................................... deathly silence. And not even how are you, how are DC. Just "so what's going on then.".
They have never really shown any interest in anything that matters to us. How hard would it be to ask after DC (I kept mentioning half term, dropping loads of hints), or even DH (dropped loads of hints there too - HE IS OUT OF THE COUNTRY - not even an "oh where is he, when is he back"). Absolutely nothing. Mum has never been a great communicator, but Dad is normally breezy and chatty.
They are coming to stay this weekend. The whole point is that THEY. ARE. COMING. TO. SEE. US. Mum actually said "shall we stay in a hotel". Give me strength. They have stayed her gazillion times before, we have room, it's not like they sleep on the floor. They get guest room and bathroom.
WHY ON EARTH would she suggest they stay in a hotel?
Oh, I'm probably emotional, but it's really got me down. And I've had such a great week. Was really on a high.
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anonymousbrainsnatcher · 19/10/2010 20:53
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