Rant Below--Beware

It's not even a very interesting rant. Mostly, it's because I live with a lot of people and a lot of people spell "Drama" with a capitol D. Not that I don't have my own drama--I do.

First--If you've read this blog you know that Michelle's youngest son (almost 19) has just been diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. Up until yesterday, Justin just wouldn't talk about it much. He was doing everything he could to pretend he could "handle it". Well, last night (while I was gone to a meeting) Justin had a meltdown. It started with a nasty fight (verbal) with Anthony (his cousin) who also lives with us. And who has his own drama. So, Michelle and I arrive home to a devastated Justin and a clueless Anthony. *Sigh*. I got to play "rational" and kept Michelle from marching out to Anthony's room and letting him have it. Fun.

Second--The testosterone in this house is beginning to stink. Joe is working six days a week, 12 hours a day and beating his chest when he comes home. "Me working man. You all slackers". Whatever. So he's been kind of a jerk to everyone. (He's tired. He's cranky. He's a man. Fill in your own excuse.) Anthony is also being a jerk to everyone. (Jerk is not the word I've been using, but I'm trying to be nice here) Like Justin, he has a ton of "stuff" going on and talks to no one.

Third--Michelle has a temp of 101 and feels lousy.

Most of this is NOT my drama. But, I become the respository for a lot of the bitching and dumping. "Fix this" is the running theme, mostly with the men in the house. Add a four and five year old who are constantly nipping at my heels, I've gotten very little work done.

Don't get me wrong. It isn't all bad. We're a family and apologize as soon as we can. It's just hard on the creativity. It's difficult to write snappy dialogue when everyone around you is growling. Including the dog and the new puppy (did I mention the new puppy who poops on the furniture? Justin's dog. That's right.)

Enough ranting. If you made it this far, you're awesome. I signed up for a lot of this, so I'm not claiming victimhood. My part is clear. Can we say "doormat"? *Sigh* I guess it's better than saying "Postal".

posted at 10:56 AM by Jennifer :: -------------o0o-------------