Every once and awhile I need a good rant. Today would be one of those days. Living with your family can have its ups and downs. It definitely provides opportunity for things when money is an issue. But it also has its downside, especially when you have a family like mine. After working a full 40 hour week last week, The first I have seen that many hours in awhile. I was looking forward to a more relaxed week this week. Monday was my first day off in 9 days, and even then by the middle of the day I was wishing Id get called in.
My sister, Lord knows I love her. But she frustrates me the most. Yesterday, she had asked me to watch my nephews. With the understanding I would have some help. Because they needed to go grocery shopping. So I said I would. I may have been wrong in a sense too but long story short, that doesn't give her the right to say to me what she did. She knows Ive done a lot to help her with Shawn and Ive helped her a lot with Ricky. So I told her that she could take the boys with her when she left, because after the comment she made to me she was on her own. It really hurt that she said such a thing after all I do for her. It will be some time before I do her any favors for awhile. She asked me tonight if Id watch the boys for her. I told her I was busy. Of course she got mad, but thats the way it is. I honestly dont mind helping her when she really needs help. I don't have kids yet for that reason. Im not ready. Maybe someday I dont know yet. Its not totally out of the question but at this point in my life I have too much I want to do first.
Anyway, Im not going to take them for her everytime she just wants to take off and do something. I love my nephews dearly ,but my sister is not ready to be a mother. She does very well but she needs to also gain something from the whole experience. Because she hasnt learned anything. Maybe that is why we are so different.  I've slowly begun to put money away to move away someday. But it doesnt seem to be getting me anywhere fast.  I know it will all pay off when I finally get there, But its just getting there....