Official Holiday Petty Complaints Thread

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m visiting with my son’s wife and family. My DIL will not drop everything to answer the phone. Even after the ringing has stopped, she won’t rush to the phone to see who called. It’s making me crazy that someone can behave like that. She’s the worst!

LOL! Nice crossover, PP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH has covid and we have to now miss all our holiday events with family two years in a row.

This isn't petty! I'm sorry, hope he feels better soon.

Thanks! He doesn't even feel bad, like I've had worse ragweed allergies. Seriously, its a drag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m visiting with my son’s wife and family. My DIL will not drop everything to answer the phone. Even after the ringing has stopped, she won’t rush to the phone to see who called. It’s making me crazy that someone can behave like that. She’s the worst!

What a horrible b@tch. You know all these dils are absolute wretches who only wanted to steal our baby boys just to break our hearts. I come first. Always.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My MIL just whispered to me, “Well, she certainly likes her white wine…a bit too much” about my sweet cousin we all love. This is my MIL who can’t get through a family occasion without Xanax.

You should whisper back, “Oh she can drink because she’s not on Xanax.”

That’s so perfect!

[Anonymous]

I apparently took 1 too many slices of lunch meat

There was an argument in the kitchen, quite heated, between MIL and FIL on how he'd screwed up. Hadn't bought the amount of lunch meat he'd been told to buy. What he did was fine. Turns out a sandwich should be made out of 2 slices rather than 3.

Who knew?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I apparently took 1 too many slices of lunch meat

There was an argument in the kitchen, quite heated, between MIL and FIL on how he'd screwed up. Hadn't bought the amount of lunch meat he'd been told to buy. What he did was fine. Turns out a sandwich should be made out of 2 slices rather than 3.

Who knew?

OMG

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I apparently took 1 too many slices of lunch meat

There was an argument in the kitchen, quite heated, between MIL and FIL on how he'd screwed up. Hadn't bought the amount of lunch meat he'd been told to buy. What he did was fine. Turns out a sandwich should be made out of 2 slices rather than 3.

Who knew?

OMG

Amazing. A 3 slice sandwich and 1/4 cup of chili might feed my tween.

My SIL is insisting on a "party with punch" 90 minutes before the church service. I told her my 4, 6 and 7 year old are now officially her problem after they were just overserved with sugar.

[Anonymous]

Both our moms sent too many gifts for the kids for Christmas after I told them we don’t need more toys. They also expect me to wrap the gifts for the kids. My kids are 3 months and 2 years. I can usually get them down at the same time for a nap once a day and that’s when I shower and eat lunch. Really would prefer the retired folks wrap their own gifts for the kids….

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Both our moms sent too many gifts for the kids for Christmas after I told them we don’t need more toys. They also expect me to wrap the gifts for the kids. My kids are 3 months and 2 years. I can usually get them down at the same time for a nap once a day and that’s when I shower and eat lunch. Really would prefer the retired folks wrap their own gifts for the kids….

Wait, are these people staying with you or going to be there when the kids open the gifts? If so, I’d hand them some wrapping paper, scissors and tape. There’s no way I’d wrap their gifts.

[Anonymous]

My petty grievance is that my loving and thoughtful relatives, with whom we don't have a lot of contact so they don't know us that well, keep sending us super delicious sweets for holiday presents. But DH doesn't like sweets and I limit my sugar intake for health reasons.

I always end up giving it all away to the neighbors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Both our moms sent too many gifts for the kids for Christmas after I told them we don’t need more toys. They also expect me to wrap the gifts for the kids. My kids are 3 months and 2 years. I can usually get them down at the same time for a nap once a day and that’s when I shower and eat lunch. Really would prefer the retired folks wrap their own gifts for the kids….

Wait, are these people staying with you or going to be there when the kids open the gifts? If so, I’d hand them some wrapping paper, scissors and tape. There’s no way I’d wrap their gifts.

No they visited before Thanksgiving (we were thinking there would be a surge at Thanksgiving and Christmas). I know I’m being petty but I needed a safe space to vent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Both our moms sent too many gifts for the kids for Christmas after I told them we don’t need more toys. They also expect me to wrap the gifts for the kids. My kids are 3 months and 2 years. I can usually get them down at the same time for a nap once a day and that’s when I shower and eat lunch. Really would prefer the retired folks wrap their own gifts for the kids….

Wait, are these people staying with you or going to be there when the kids open the gifts? If so, I’d hand them some wrapping paper, scissors and tape. There’s no way I’d wrap their gifts.

No they visited before Thanksgiving (we were thinking there would be a surge at Thanksgiving and Christmas). I know I’m being petty but I needed a safe space to vent.

NP. How would they know if you didn’t just stick a bow on the gift and hand it to a 2yo? DON’T TAKE THIS ON, and if you do, don’t “vent” to anyone but yourself. You’re being ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Both our moms sent too many gifts for the kids for Christmas after I told them we don’t need more toys. They also expect me to wrap the gifts for the kids. My kids are 3 months and 2 years. I can usually get them down at the same time for a nap once a day and that’s when I shower and eat lunch. Really would prefer the retired folks wrap their own gifts for the kids….

Wait, are these people staying with you or going to be there when the kids open the gifts? If so, I’d hand them some wrapping paper, scissors and tape. There’s no way I’d wrap their gifts.

No they visited before Thanksgiving (we were thinking there would be a surge at Thanksgiving and Christmas). I know I’m being petty but I needed a safe space to vent.

NP. How would they know if you didn’t just stick a bow on the gift and hand it to a 2yo? DON’T TAKE THIS ON, and if you do, don’t “vent” to anyone but yourself. You’re being ridiculous.

I’m getting judged for venting on the petty grievances thread?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Both our moms sent too many gifts for the kids for Christmas after I told them we don’t need more toys. They also expect me to wrap the gifts for the kids. My kids are 3 months and 2 years. I can usually get them down at the same time for a nap once a day and that’s when I shower and eat lunch. Really would prefer the retired folks wrap their own gifts for the kids….

Wait, are these people staying with you or going to be there when the kids open the gifts? If so, I’d hand them some wrapping paper, scissors and tape. There’s no way I’d wrap their gifts.

No they visited before Thanksgiving (we were thinking there would be a surge at Thanksgiving and Christmas). I know I’m being petty but I needed a safe space to vent.

NP. How would they know if you didn’t just stick a bow on the gift and hand it to a 2yo? DON’T TAKE THIS ON, and if you do, don’t “vent” to anyone but yourself. You’re being ridiculous.

I’m getting judged for venting on the petty grievances thread?!

Correct. Come with a legit grievance. We’re not into manufactured martyr-complex complaining here on DCUM.

[Anonymous]

I am a teacher in NYC. There was a school holiday party last weekend that i chose not to attend. At least 8 staff members now have Covid and were out this week after it. It never should have happened