March 14, 2006
A Great Debate
Well, a great debate for me, anyway. No, it's not about politics (although I did get into a short conversation with the eye doc yesterday about Gore and Daschle. Daschle's running in '08?).
I'm debating whether or not to go up to the MIL's for a weekend visit. Let me say that, while I like the in-laws, I do not like staying at their house. They have dogs, three small dogs, and I am not a dog person. Dogs are nice, in theory, and if you have a dog that's great, but I do not like dogs. They smell. At least, the dogs in question do. They stink. And more often than not, the MIL pays more attention to said dogs than my kids...or any of the other grandkids, for that matter.
I don't have a problem with Husband taking the kids up, but there's that one SIL that no one likes who has a habit of showing up unannounced, and I don't like my kids hanging around her kids.
But, if Husband took the kids, I could actually be alone in my own house, something that hasn't happened since I had the stomach flu last year and was too sick to enjoy the peace. Without the younglings I could get the living room torn apart and cleaned.
What a feckin' loser I am. The chance to have quiet, uninterrupted bathroom time, sleep in...and I'm dreaming about cleaning.
But still, I suppose the MIL would be a bit miffed if I didn't go. I think it pisses her off that we always stay in a hotel instead of at the house. Well, I for one don't like her stinky dogs jumping on me...(get a cat! get a cat!)
Who knows.
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I have noticed that cleaning thing with you...do you hire out? ;)
I am a dog person...95 lb. golden retriever here and she's our big ol' baby! (lazy bum is still sleeping!)
Oh, and send husband with the kids...you don't get those opportunities very often, so take advantage of them!
Posted by: Anna at March 14, 2006 09:40 AMYa know, if my hubby took the girls away for a weekend. I'd probably blog the day away. Isn't that sad?!? :)
Posted by: thirdee at March 14, 2006 09:54 AMI know not all dogs smell...but the MIL's do. It's gross.
I clean so much because I've got to justify spending so much on a vacuum!!! Plus, it's something I can do and not have to put too much though in to.
Posted by: GroovyVic at March 14, 2006 10:51 AMCats rule. Dogs drool. Heck, I'd stay home and get some things done in the peace and quiet or just relax.
Posted by: junebee at March 14, 2006 12:14 PMI've been in houses of cat owners that smelled a hell of a lot worse than my dog ever has. Just sayin', don't judge an entire species on one individual.
As for the trip, send hubby and the kids. Everyone needs a break.
Posted by: Brian B at March 14, 2006 05:21 PMPet free is the way to be.
Seriously - I have odor issues, and it's the only sure-fire way to escape them.
Ditto Brian - you totally deserve some time to yourself, however you choose to spend it.
Posted by: Julie at March 14, 2006 09:41 PMYeah, I have odor issues too. I would love to have a pet, but I also have white carpets...a stupid thing to have with two kids, but hey! I've got that Dyson!
I think I am going to stay home when Husband goes. I have big plans: moving the furniture out of the living room and steam cleaning the carpet. Par-teee!
Posted by: GroovyVic at March 15, 2006 06:06 AM