My parents are coming to Lelapin's college graduation - OY!

Mom and Dad were going to stay with his sister in Cleveland and come down for the ceremony. I found out last night that they've changed their minds and they're staying here. For a week. I love my parents, but I haven't lived with them or near them in 26 years. They last visited 2 years ago and before we got out of the parking garage at the airport, I was ready to go park them on the curb to go home.

My father goes from channel surfing on cable (I don't have cable) to surfing the internet (I have an aircard with a 5Gb monthly limit). What are they going to do all week?? I'll be working by then.

I love my parents. I'm grateful that at 48, my parents are still around. I just don't like an entire week of sighs (mom) and snark (mom).

((hugs)) Can you tell them that you're not really settled in or you don't have space or something?

:hug:

plane reservations have been made and my dad nearly imploded when my mom couldn't find her frequent flyer card so he could finish booking reservations. My dad's a grouchy bear and my mom's a puffed-up hen - eyes darting to find something she doesn't like. x(

Sightseeing? A museum? ANYTHING?

so anything that involves walking will be shot down. Also, my parents only seem to be able to manage one activity a day. I was visiting once and we were going out to dinner at 5pm. At 1pm, I wanted to run to the mall to return something. I got incredulous looks. "But, we're going to dinner at 5." "I know, it won't take long." "But we're going to dinner at 5." bleh.

Sounds like a no-win situation. :(

Maybe rent or borrow some videos?

Maybe they can play hide and seek :shrug: :D :hug: :hi:

and the Snorkelsons at night. ;)

Mom won't like the stairs, at all. Or the old windows. Or the distance to walk from the garage to the house. I have no idea how we're going to manage the walk to the stadium on campus for the ceremony. I need to see if her Dr will get her a handicapped hang tag she can bring with her.

Or would she refuse to use it?

and asked if she'd take the time to have her doctor fill out the necessary forms for a handicapped hang tag. She's balking, but I reminded her that streets are closed around the stadium and we still may have to walk 1/2 mile from the parking lot. If she got a hang tag, we could park close to the stadium.

They are very helpful.

My own parents drove me insane up until my father had a stroke, which slowed them both down enough to give up the snark and guilt trips. Short of making one of them have a stroke or some other half-debilitating condition, I don't know what to do. Good luck, kiddo!

And Congorats on Rabbit Lady's graduation! :applause:

Now she's all grown up. Wow...

She'll be off to some far-away city by the end of the summer. That will kill me. :(

My parents are getting to the point that traveling is almost too difficult. I plan to enjoy this visit and not let my mother get away with sighs and snark. Life's too short...

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Oh good grief. I'm sorry to say I have NO suggestions...

Valium in the coffee perhaps?

For all of you!

Have you told them that you'll be working and therefore unavailable for entertainment purposes? Yikes.

You have my complete sympathies. Complete.


And biggo congrats on Lelapin's graduation! I know how proud you are!

:hug:

I'm really proud of how tough she is now. She has always been stronger than she thought, but now she's using that strength.

My parents? Oh well. I love them. We'll figure it out somehow. :)

I'm still unemployed so have free time, can I get them for a day? Granted, parents are much harder to corrupt and pass along bad habits to then children but I could give it a try :evilgrin:

You think after a few days with you they'll appreciate me more. :P

We need to get together now that I'm back in Columbus and back among the living.

Get things done with the parents and graduation first, then we can set something up (when is it?). Tell Lelapin I said congrats!

at the Shoe.

I'll definitely tell her. :hug:

We'll have to get together before then. heh, I was thinking it was like next week. I have a lot of stuff to do this week but I'll send you a PM next week and we can set something up.

Can't wait to see you again. :)

Sounds like a dad-type project.

The swearing, the sweating and the bleeding knuckles. Oh wait, that's when he works on the car. :P

He won't get out of his chair to help me get something off a high shelf. I'll let him hibernate and hopefully he won't get snarly.

lol

:rofl:

This should be a special time for you and Lelapin (she'll be home, I presume?) Don't let them ruin
it by inviting themselves to stay with you.

It's been over 2 years since we've seen them and they do help Lelapin financially (some). We'll get through it. I just needed to vent.

I'm not sure it's possible to sign up for cable for one month due to contracts, but he can try it.

Netflix is another good idea.

I hope you'll be so busy with Lelapin's big day and your job that they don't have a lot of time to get in your hair.

I'll be crossing my fingers for you.

:hug:

I'll see if Dad wants cable, if so, he can send me a check. I'm going to suggest they bring books to read and they're welcome to watch any DVDs I have.

she was going off to college. It's so wild to see kids "grow up" as you see their posts on DU!


I think of Ava, Left People Finish First, Kleeb and some of the other high schoolers we've all seen on her in the last several years, well on their way, or just starting out on college adventures. That's pretty cool.

;)

He graduates the same weekend from a college in Illinois.

So what do they plan to do after graduation? On to grad school, or job-hunting? I empathize, I got out of college during a recession. It wasn't fun, and I wasn't ready for grad school at the time!

Lelapin will go back and get her master's at some point. :)

They won't be able to get their suitcases repacked and back to the airport fast enough!

You'd be a terrific distraction. I'll send you a ticket for that weekend, m'kay? :rofl:

Seriously, there's a party here at Tara and I'd love to see you. (It's the weekend of the 14th)

LOL I bet they would be thoroughly entertained and S. would have some backup. :rofl:

:7

in my life right now. LOL However, since my parents live in Columbus, I will have to decline.

But thanks for the offer. :hug:

Oh, hell. I don't really mean that. Just not feasible at the moment, I'm afraid.

:D

You'd make their heads spin. You're tough to keep up with. ;)

;)

:hug: :loveya:

I meant in a conversation. ;)

Do you still like your new wheels?? :)

I'm tangental to a fault in conversation and I have the same ADD oooo shiny thing as you do.

No I don't. Yes you do. Look! a puppy!

:D:D:D:D:D:D

yes, you are. Really! oooh, pretty song...

:D

Now for an even bigger smile.

Mom's looking, and feeling as good as she has in years.

:hug:

a little TLC and being at home is obviously just the prescription. :)

Great medicine for all concerned.

I'm watching Rachel, I think she's having WAY too much fun with this teabag thing. :rofl:

I miss MSNBC. :(

She's the best, isn't she??

Then again, I've always been a fan of strong, intelligent women. ;)

Sounds exactly like my parents...and I've read the whole thread so far. :hug:

if we EVER become our parents. ;)

:hug:

You're my cosmic sister. :pals:

I think it's too late for me. And don't forget, I have two years on you so you still have time, too. :rofl:

:hug:

Lelapin has strict orders to lock me in the house if she sees I'm becoming my either of my parents. :rofl:

:hi:
Sounds like it could be a bit trying at times....but this is going to be one of the most incredible times of your life! I'll never forget the pride I felt when my daughter graduated....You'll be so busy crying tears of joy, so proud of Lelapin...and your parents will also be in awe....maybe they won't be so hard to be around...
I hope the visit will be okay...
I'm very happy for you...
Congratulations! You done good, lizziegrace:hug:



peace~

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They were pretty well behaved when they came to her HS graduation. ;)

I know it will be tough on you.

The things we do for kids!

we do it for the kids. Since Lelapin is a clone of me, she gets pretty distressed at their behavior too. We were visiting one Christmas and went shopping after the holiday. Mom and Dad had been bickering and snarking so much that she apparently pulled my mom aside and asked if they were getting a divorce. (Lelapin was in middle school at the time...)

I have coffee and yarn and a new comfy couch. ;)

:hug:

I'll give them your address. :evilgrin:

I meant You could come to our house.

Did I tell you we moved? :rofl:

Coward...


:rofl:

Cowards live to fight another day. :rofl:

;)


Really...

you should cease telling scary stories about them to said friends. :rofl:

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