tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271274831043662191.post3159256843934954147..comments2023-06-27T10:37:37.776-04:00Comments on Princess of Pout: A RantTapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10168751514565148748noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271274831043662191.post-31667637353366261832009-07-27T13:59:24.963-04:002009-07-27T13:59:24.963-04:00Mr C, the more I hear about your former MIL the le...Mr C, the more I hear about your former MIL the less I like her, lol. I suspect you felt the same way! :)<br /><br />Ronnie, I did the same thing with my son when he was little, and I hope that he will always understand the importance of exercising good manners.<br /><br />M:e, I think you have a better word choice, at least one that will benefit me more - "bemused". Rather than being angry or upset about the behavior of others, I am bemused. ("to cause to have feelings of wry or tolerant amusement"). Yep, I think that's the healthier way for me to go - that, and just forgetting about and letting go that which I cannot change. I am only responsible for myself, and have only myself to answer for.Tapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168751514565148748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271274831043662191.post-64914351465492089372009-07-27T12:16:26.763-04:002009-07-27T12:16:26.763-04:00As someone who was taught both basic good manners ...As someone who was taught both basic good manners and to treat people as I'd like to be treated, the casual acceptance of gifts or simple kindnesses have always bemused me. The courtesies we extend to each other take so little to do yet mean so much don't they?<br /><br />love and hugs xxxM:ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787094049879849600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271274831043662191.post-48461303836192209172009-07-27T06:54:57.280-04:002009-07-27T06:54:57.280-04:00I agree Tapestry, it used to annoy me that I'd...I agree Tapestry, it used to annoy me that I'd send all nieces/nephews birthday cards and gifts but they never bothered to send anything when it was our sons. I thought about stopping but same as you, I like to buy and send. Now I just accept people are like that.<br /><br />When my son was small (before he could write) I made sure he sent a thank you colouring or picture and then as he got older a note. He still sends a thank you note now for gifts and he's 21.<br /><br />Love.<br />Ronnie<br />xx<br /><br />PS - I had a friends mother who used to do the same as Mr C's MILronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402712634206383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271274831043662191.post-21103327080182723652009-07-27T01:54:30.026-04:002009-07-27T01:54:30.026-04:00I have a story about this!
Many moons ago, after C...I have a story about this!<br />Many moons ago, after Christmas, my wife commented to me that she was annoyed that not a single member of her family had said thank you, for all the various gifts.<br /><br />It transpired that her mother, who was travelling down to see everyone, had offered to deliver said gifts for her/us.<br /><br />It also transpired that she (mother-in-law) had relabeled said gifts so that they were from her and not us, hence not a single thank you to us.<br /><br />Aaaah, those were the days.Mr.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06729467877042939674noreply@blogger.com