Happy Wednesday! Well, it IS raining, so it may not seem too happy. But, my ongoing plans with my Mother (she's a trip, even if it's a short one) were cancelled for the day by her. I really DO love her, it's just that I've never really been good enough. From childhood on, anything my brothers have done has been WAY better than me. They have not adhered to her moral beliefs or to her fundamental religious beliefs, but they have always somehow been better than me. I am the only one of her children who has really stuck to the way I was taught, I won't get preachy. She went to breakfast the other day with my three remaining siblings and spouses where applicable. I would like to point out, that although I most likely wouldn't have gone along, I am never even invited when they all get together. But I sure have to listen to everything they did. And do so politely. AAAARRRGGH!!!! My brother, the overacheiver, is a college professor who teaches EMS courses. He has, according to the amazing recounting, designed an entire building all by himself that is equipped with simulators to teach others how to work on people in critical situations. Yes, that is a wonderful thing. But, he is SO stuck on himself! It was pointed out to me that only he and the DEAN of the college have the keys to the building. She (Mom) went on and on about how wonderful it all was. And to think, less than two weeks ago, this was the brother who she was talking to me about and saying that he hardly ever even speaks with her. I'm so tired of trying with her. It's been too much of a fight all my life. I'm a big girl now, why does this bother me? With her being the only parent left between me and my DH, I should be happy I still have her. I've really got to get going. There are other battles to be fought today. Thanks to whoever has listened!