Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Ugh, SIL is annoying me.
Just a vent.
February 4, is both my H, and my SIL?s birthday?s. This year, it is the big 30! Many months ago, I spoke with my BIL, and discussed the idea of having a joint party for them (family going out to dinner, and then friends meeting up afterwards). Things were going great, and H?s mom and aunt are flying in from MI and OH - Great! Even better.
So, the other day, I sent an e-mail to BIL, trying to get a head count, and trying to get ideas for a restaurant. (Note - I?m keeping peoples interest in mind, I know that his mom is on the frugal side, and prefers chain restaurants opposed to eating random exotic food for an arm and a leg) So, BIL reads my e-mail, and we were chatting, and he says well, what night are you planning on doing this, Friday, or Saturday? B/c SIL is having her party on Saturday - were going to a Russian Restaurant and were going to eat Cow Tongue.
So, my idea of having a surprise is out the window. And now, SIL won?t leave me alone, blowing up my phone asking what I want to do for my H. I just keep telling her, it?s not up to me, I?ll let him decide. I know that I could do dinner out for him on Friday, but to be honest - I don?t think I can afford fancy dinner out two nights in a row, especially not for some Cow Tongue (um, eww). It?s always like this, no matter what the occasion.
H and I are both the little brother/little sister, so I always feel like b/c they are older they get to decide. It just really sucks, b/c I?m an event coordinator and she always takes over EVERYTHING! I give up.
Re: Ugh, SIL is annoying me.
I don't know that I could even watch someone eat cow tongue. That sounds like one of the worst birthdays ever. I would definitely be looking for a website to check out the menu ahead of time.
As far as having a party for your H, could you just tell her that you are still checking into a few ideas but will let her know if you need help and plan something on your own? Just be vague until you have the details set and then let her in on your plans.