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OTheHugeManatee · 14/04/2011 12:53

Dear boss

Why can't you stop micromanaging and let everyone get on with the jobs you hired us to do?

Dear self

Stop procrastinating.

Dear period

Why must you always malignantly wait until I'm wearing pink knickers before you put in an appearance? Angry

OP posts:
MadameOvary · 15/04/2011 11:46

Dear Nosy,

Go, and think of you and DD one year on. Free from pain and abuse. I would do the same.

MadameO

MarioandLuigi · 15/04/2011 11:45

Dear DS

I know you hate having your puffers and you are about to fight and kick and cry when I try and give them to you, but you are so wheezy that you can hardly talk so you need them. I love you and I am sorry

Mummy.

Dear Me
Grow a pair and give them to him
Yours, Me.

MadameOvary · 15/04/2011 11:44

Dear Fanjo,
Why the fuck do you have thrush? Haven't had sex, haven't used perfume in bath and haven't worn tights recently. I am going to zap you with Fluconazole this afternoon so say your goodbyes!

Dear DP
It is not my fault you are skint. It's not my fault you are depressed because you are skint. So dont get moody and then hang up when I say you sound like a teenager. It is embarrassing that, as a 53 year old man, you answered a percetly reasonable suggestion with "s'pose".

I'll respond when you apologise for your disrespect, which, given how self-obsessed you are, may be some time yet. And I'm not lending you any more money as I cant afford to.

Not feeling the love,

MO

mamalovebird · 15/04/2011 11:41

Dear Nosy

go go go. as long as you and dd have each other, that's all you'll need.
good luck.

mamalovebird x

shabbapinkfrog · 15/04/2011 11:36

Dear Nosy,

Run like the wind....run and keep yourself and your DD safe. You are very brave and I envy your bravery. This life is very short and we have to make the most of it. I wish you luck and love. Never look back - just look forward and remember you are doing the best thing ever.

Much love, Shabbs.

ElephantsAndMiasmas · 15/04/2011 11:31

Dear NosyRosie

I am crossing my fingers for you for tomorrow, you and your DD will be brilliant together and you are amazing for making sure that no-one gets to bully her and her mother and get away with it.

Sisterly fist-bumps

EAM x

Dear Scallops,

Sorry your H doesn't get it. Hoping the light dawns soon.

Meanwhile, use your irritation to write angry letters to MPs about the international stuff that's on your mind?

EAM x

Mrswhiskerson · 15/04/2011 11:29

Dear dh
I never thought I could love someone so much seeing how good you are as a dad makes me love you even more.

Dear ds
I'm so sorry I did not bond with you for a couple of months it breaks my heart to think I felt nothing at first even though I desperately wanted to .
Know that now nine months later I love you more than I ever thought it possible to love a person and I will try my very best to make sure you always feel loved. Secure and safe.

Dear self
your book is not going to write itself, get off your ass and prove to all the people who say you can't/won't do it wrong.

HandDivedScallopsrgreat · 15/04/2011 11:18

Dear H

Everyone should have equality of rights and opportunities and that should transcend cultures. How hard is that to understand? And arguing about whether other cultures might be right and we might be wrong is condoning the awful atrocities that they perpetrate on their citizens. Do you really not think that they know it's wrong but just don't care? Really? Do you really not think that the powerless people in those areas do not know they are getting a kicking? Really?

Scallops (wondering what has happened to the lovely man I married)

MmeSurvivedLent · 15/04/2011 11:08

Dear NosyRosie,

Good for you for standing up to your H. and good luck tomorrow.

MmeL

NosyRosie · 15/04/2011 11:05

Dear DH

Your behaviour this morning was apalling and unforgivable.

I'm not weird and fucked up for not letting you hold DD while you were so angry. It's what any sane person would do.

I've never come across anyone so insensitive, ignorant or ungrateful in my life and I wonder so often what made me marry you.

If I had the money to fill my car up with fuel DD and I wouldn't be here when you get home from work. Unfortunately I'll have to wait and go in the morning. Don't ever blame me for messing up our marriage. The only thing I'm guilty of is being an idiot for staying with an abusive bully for so long.

Nosy

Darling DD

Please sleep for mummy. You're so tired and it's heartbreaking that I can't seem to do anything to help you.

You are my world and I love you more than you'll ever know.

Mummy xx

Dear evil drink driver

Why did you have to take my mother away from me when I was only 5? I need her.

Nosy

mamalovebird · 15/04/2011 11:02

Dear Mum - PLEASE stop drinking. I want a normal mum. DS want a grandma who knits and bakes. Not one who rolls around on the floor, p1ssed, spitting venom. when I think about how you treated me when I was young, and then look at my DS, it makes me wonder how you can look at yourself in the mirror. But even after everything, you're still my mum and I do love you. But I will never forgive you. Never.

Dear dad - thank you so much for instilling your work ethic in me. I wouldn't be where I am today without you. I know you were weak in the end with that bitch but I don't blame you for doing what you did after my mum sucked you dry. But why oh why didn't you tell me about your other children before you died? It was so hard. I didn't know what to do and you weren't there to answer my questions. I wish you could see me now though. Know that I am happy.

Dear Brother - stop blaming the way you've turned out on our upbringing. You're 32. there comes a time you have to take responsbility for your own life and decide whether you let the past repeat itself or vow to take your life in another direction. It's up to you. It's no one's fault but your own if youre life doesn't turn out how you want it to.

Dear DP - thank you for loving me and not trying to change me. For the first time in my life I feel settled and free to be me. And I couldn't hope for a better dad for our DS. I can't wait to make you mine forever. I promise I won't let you go.

Dear DS - you are the light of my life and I promise to give the best life I can and I will always be there for you.

Dear wine - you've been around for centuries. surely you can make a way possible so you don't give me such a headache in the morning.

Phew - that was good.

EveryonesJealousOfGingers · 15/04/2011 10:58

Thanks gorionine - my experience sounds far less traumatic than yours since the baby in question is actually a robust 14 month old who screamed reassuringly loudly immediately after impact! I am glad someone helped you in your hour of need.

MissPricklePants · 15/04/2011 10:56

Dear bro/sil,
Please stop agreeing to babysit and then letting me down at the last minute!its infuriating!

Dear ex,
Your a loser and I hate you!stop lying to your solicitor and either be involved with dd or not, stop walking in and out of her life. Oh and thanks for the abuse!

Dear new employer,
Thanks for giving me a chance and for being totally understanding that im a single mum with a young toddler and giving me child friendly hours

Dear dd,
I love you more than life itself, you amaze me!im sorry that I have to stop being a sahm but the job is only 2 days a week!and im so sorry that you havent got the option of having brothers/sisters

MissPricklePants

MmeSurvivedLent · 15/04/2011 10:53

Dear everyone,

sorry, that was a really long post,

Yours shortly,

MmeLindt

IsItMorningTimeYet · 15/04/2011 10:53

Dear Time,

You sped really fast through my first maternity leave 4 years ago so this time could you please stretch yourself out a little bit so that my maternity leave won't be up next week. That way my beautiful gurgling, smiling, thumbsucking 6 month old warm bundle of cuteness will always just be within arms reach of me and not in the arms of a minder.
Mummy

Dear Heart,

I have no idea how you are going to cope with being away from dd2 all day long, the smell of her skin is intoxicating I know. Do you think I could just bring along a playmat and have her beside my desk all day?!
Mummy

Dear First Daughter,

You are so spirited and creative. It genuinly blows my mind away most of the time how amazing you are. I felt so bad at falling asleep yesterday afternoon after I fed dd2 but woke up so proud that you entertained yourself with drawing(even if a little bit of it was on the wall) and dvds. Today I'm going to surprise you with a picnic in the playground on the way home from school then we're going to go to the beach tomorrow with Daddy and your baby sister.
Mummy

Dear DH,

You're lovely, you really are.
Karen

Dear Tears,

Be off with you. I'm just a big softie, head over heels in love with her family.
Mummy

MmeSurvivedLent · 15/04/2011 10:52

Dear Mumsnet
Thanks for putting this thread into Classics, and to Manatee for starting it. It was much preferable pastime than cleaning and ironing.

Dear DH
Sorry that the house is not clean and your shirts not ironed, but there was this thread on MN... I am sorry that I don't always live up to your expectations, but I love you more than anyone ever could and who gives a shit if the house is spotless when we have such a fantastic life. Oh, and sorry about ordering the Royal Wedding Tshirt for the dog, I know you will roll your eyes at that one.

Dear DD
I am glad that you weren't really hurt when the football hit your tummy yesterday morning, but do you think that if something like that happens again, you could not get your teacher to call, unless you are really ill. It was lovely to have lunch with you yesterday, but Papa and I had intended on a relaxing meal à deux in the Michelin starred restaurant.

Dear DS
Poking holes in the desk at school really wasn't a good idea, but I am proud that you decided to give the school all the money to replace the table from your pocket money. And the apology letter you wrote to your teacher was very sweet.

Dear Friend
I know that you think that your DD is a sweet child who is being bullied, but please could you notice that she is a manipulative little girl who claims she is bullied in order to get your attention. And if it was you who told her that I don't cook and only open packets, just fuck right off. I bake my own bread, I make almost all my meals from scratch and I have been at your house when you have served Croque Monsieur from a packet.

Dear Brother
I love you dearly and adore you DD but if you could send me just ONE video of her at a time. I don't have the time and the inclination to watch 5 videos of her drawing/playing/eating etc.

Dear Dee
you are a lovely woman, a fab wife and a great mother. Don't feel that it was your fault that your sprout didn't make it. Three of mine didn't and I know how shit it is. (((hugs))) Hope I didn't make you cry again.

burtieb · 15/04/2011 10:52

Dear Estate Agent
this is my beloved house you are selling not a pile of bricks and mortar. Please treat me and it with due respect and honesty!

Bumpsadaisie · 15/04/2011 10:48

Dear Cumbrian Rain

I know we owe you a lot - the reason it's so green and lovely up here is because of you. But you can have too much of a good thing.

I think you need a little holiday down south for a few days - to recharge your batteries for what I know will be your finest hour in July and August.

Bon voyage!
Bumps x

VinegarTits · 15/04/2011 10:47

Dear boss, i am leaving this shit job to work for a much nicer boss, thanks for all the fish etc.. you twat

Dear Nan, thanks for teaching me to fist fight when i was little...p.s i miss you

Dear ds1, thankyou for growing up to be a decent, kind, loyal man, your fiance is a lucky girl

Dear ds2, stop hitting your grandad in the balls

Dear god, please let this run of good luck last, and send me my soulmate to complete the lovely life i now have

shabbapinkfrog · 15/04/2011 10:43

Sorry Exit!!!

Dear DGS - You have now played Boom Boom Pow (Black eyed peas) 30 times since 7 am. Your dancing is perfect and you can sing the whole song (cleaned up version) really, really well. BUT if you listen to it one more time Grandma's head will explode. xxx

ShoutyHamster · 15/04/2011 10:42

Dear Cat,

Stop miaowing. Stop howling. Stop HOOTING. Yes, we do love you very much...we just can't devote every minute of every day to holding you, stroking you, and boosting your heartbreakingly fragile little ego. Yes, you have been fed and yes we have to go to work!

You may look beautiful, but I'm not sure we would have adopted you if we'd known that you could moo in a bull-like baritone.

TobyLerone · 15/04/2011 10:42

Dear tonsillitis,

I pure, straight, HATE you still. But thanks for making me lose enough weight for my belly to be almost flat once more.

Regards,
Toby

shabbapinkfrog · 15/04/2011 10:41

Sorry Vinegar Grin

MakesCakesWhenStressed · 15/04/2011 10:41

Dear Willbean,

I have two cats who eat countless numbers of rodents. Please feel free to borrow them as I am fed up of finding leftover gallbladders and tails on my bathmat.

x
Cakes

ExitPursuedByALamb · 15/04/2011 10:41

Dear Shabba

You have made me cry too.

Hope you get your holiday.

Love

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