The old adage, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" has been ringing in my ears like Christmas bells since, well... Christmas.
But I figured, heck. It's Tuesday.
So, let the truth be told.
The truth is:
Our Christmas sucked.
I hesitated when writing that sentence, full well knowing that some reader somewhere out there would probably think to him or herself she should be thankful for what she has or she doesn't know how good she has it or even that whole there are starving children in Africa bit.
I get it. All of the above. And I know it.
But my Christmas didn't go as planned, and I'm entitled to complain a bit. This is my blog, after all.
So, I'm going to continue to stew over it here, for just a little while longer.
I'll get back to writing about some of the good stuff when I have something nice to say.
But for now, I'm biting my tongue.
18 comments:
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sorry
Oh man, such a bummer. You can definitely complain.
oh, em. i know you know about those starving children in africa, and i know you know how good you have it...but that doesn't change the fact that, from the bits i've heard, your christmas DID suck. and, this is your blog so you're entitled to complain. we love you all the same. hope those boys, and you, feel better soon.
xo
Holding your hand the whole way. xo
Oh no... I think I saw on FB that you had been sick. I know the feeling - that was me on Boxing Day. I think you should keep the tree up and celebrate on January 25! New Month, New Year - and hopefully no sickness!
Complain away! From FB, it sounds like there was some major sickness going on and that sure could RUIN anyone's Christmas. I'm so sorry. I wish you could have a do-over too. Have you thought about actually doing that? It's allowed!
you have the right to complain. finley was sick last xmas and it was miserable for everyone. i totally understand.
Oh my... yes, you are entitled to complain - especially on Tuesday!
I agree with Krista. You should have a do-over on another day. Hope things begin looking up. :)
That stinks! I'm sorry...
Our Christmas sucked, too, and I went ahead and complained my ass off on my blog about it. And it's ok. I felt guilty about it at first, but our Christmas REALLY did suck. Big time. So complain away, my dear!!!
Get it girl! My Christmas sucked too. Probably not for the same reasons that yours did, but it did. Big time suckage, and I am still wallowing in it. There is a reason the phrase Bah-humbug was invented.
Ugh...sorry that your Christmas sucked. By the way...in my opinion you have the right to say that. Sometimes you have a sucky Christmas and sometimes you have a wonderful Christmas.
I hope things are getting back to normal and everyone is feeling better. Take care (and stew if you must) ;)
Oh Emily. I wish I had seen this before posting my most recent cry-fest. I say vent away... it sounds like your Christmas was one to best be forgotten... and that is SO SAD. We've been having a challenging week ourselves, and I just felt that I wouldn't even be able to move on until I had vented. You know?! I hope this post helped... no guilt allowed!
yucky. Sorry to hear you had a crappy Christmas. 2010 is only hours away and things can only improve. It could have been worse...you could have had my in-laws staying with you for 7 weeks!
ugh oh. do over. sorry the day wasn't good. happy new year!
What happened???
so sorry your christmas day was so sucky :(. it's definitely ok to vent and share about it! i agree there is no guilt allowed!
Mine too girl. Mine too..
Glad you feel like you can complain. I am too passive aggressive I guess. Love you.
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