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So, super hideous Mardi Gras scarf?

Was not well received. She just kind of was like "ohh, thanks" and stared at it, and I didn't know what to say so I just said "I made it!" and she goes "I know, Beth". Um, ok. At least my mom really liked hers and now my sister wants one, so I'll make her a non-ugly version for her birthday next month.

 

ETA: I should add that this was not her only present. We also gave her a print she wanted (of New Orleans, of course) and a Macy's giftcard. So it wasn't like that was the only thing she got.

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I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy

Re: So, super hideous Mardi Gras scarf?

  • :( who crapped on her beignets? Even if she didn't love it she should have feigned some excitement since you made it by hand.
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  • Ouch! The "i KNOW, beth" is cracking me up, though. I'm sorry. At least your sister appreciated the skill!
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    Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
  • HA! For real. I managed to say thank you for the godawful necklace she gave me (she did get me some very nice gifts, so I can't complain too much. But the necklace was really bad.)
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    I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
  • Was it all awkward when she reacted to the scarf or did no one else notice?
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    Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
  • imagesalimoo:
    Ouch! The "i KNOW, beth" is cracking me up, though. I'm sorry. At least your sister appreciated the skill!

    I mean I don't expect people to fall over themselves when they open something I made, and I know some people are "weird" about homemade gifts, but geez louise! And yeah, I was glad my sister asked for one. That made me feel better. Considering she actually dresses nice, haha.

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    I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
  • imagesalimoo:
    Was it all awkward when she reacted to the scarf or did no one else notice?

    I wasn't sure until after they left and SIL was all "WTF was with her reaction when she opened the scarf?" So yeah, people noticed. Oh well. Weirdo. She also farted REALLY LOUD in the kitchen later on, so HAHA.

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    I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
  • I kind of love your weird MIL.
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  • Well, now you know that next year you can give her farts in a jar that are wrapped up all pretty. And you will have made that too.
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  • What a doucheface.  I hate when you put thought into someone's gift and they're just sort of, "Oh.  Well.  Thanks."  My parents can be like that sometimes and it's so frustrating.  I spend all this time trying to find a show to send them to and sometimes I guess I miss the mark, but it's impossible to predict which ones will get them excited.  I asked my dad for ideas once, and he said how much he loved when we sent them to a B&B in Ashland to see some of the Shakespeare festival shows.  Well of course you did, Dad.  That trip cost $600.  By the way, thanks for the frog key chain you put a ton of time and effort into finding the day before Christimas.  Ass.
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  • Maybe your MIL thought she had to earn the scarf, like she has to earn beads?
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    "Once I got a bath bomb that, once exploded, filled the tub with confetti. Little sharp metallic pieces of confetti. The product description said nothing about confetti. Oh look, there's a tiny, sharp metallic blue star stabbing me in the labia. HOW RELAXING. " - NoisyPenguin
  • Cali, that reminds me:

    A few weeks before Christmas, she calls Tim and says "Your father just bought himself a new computer. Hope that doesn't screw up your Christmas plans." Um, yes, because we're in the habit of buying our parents $1000 Christmas gifts. Thanks for ruining everything.

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    I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
  • Your MIL is weird.  After all the crap you have had to deal with (trolls and all), she could have at least least feigned liking the scarf which you made in mardi gras colors, because you know how much she loves NOLA.

    I probably would have walked out of the room if that was the reaction I got, but you showed much better restraint than I. 

  • She seems like a real peach.
  • I've been thinking about her response ALL DAY, and trying to come up with ways I can zing my H with it in daily conversation ( I won't call him beth, I will use his given name.)

    how deliciously weird!

    I made it!

    I KNOW, beth. (was there an implied " and you did a great job!" or maybe "and I love it even more for that fact!" or was it like you were annoying her by persisting with the bringing it up?)

    let's snuggle!

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  • I don't know your MIL but I feel like I can hwear her voicre in my head, and I want ti punch it.

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  • imageBobLoblaw:

    imagesalimoo:
    Was it all awkward when she reacted to the scarf or did no one else notice?

    I wasn't sure until after they left and SIL was all "WTF was with her reaction when she opened the scarf?" So yeah, people noticed. Oh well. Weirdo. She also farted REALLY LOUD in the kitchen later on, so HAHA.

    ha! She has poor sphincter tone. You win!
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