It begins: Attack of the Momzilla (update post 62)

[FrenchHen]

Here's a deal:
Wax Lips


If you look at the review, you'll see someone used them at a wedding reception.

I think the wedding pics alone would be worth it!

 

[JennsPeeps]

How about instead of having attendants we hand out a few of these sashes?

Wonder if I coudl get one that says "Mother of the Bride" on the front and "MomZilla" on the back?

 

[FrenchHen]

Give me some ribbon and some puffy paint and I'll make you one!
And we can spray paint some burger king crowns gold for them as well!

 

[JennsPeeps]

Quote:
Bwahaha! I love how you think.

I'm going to go chat with my parents this Saturday. See if they (as my mom insists that my dad is with her on this) keep it up. If they do, I'm going to STOMP my foot down: you will NOT rain on my parade. You WILL put on a happy face. You WILL be supportive, and you WILL be thrilled for us. If you can't do that, you can't come.

Period.

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

Quote:
Bwahaha! I love how you think.

I'm going to go chat with my parents this Saturday. See if they (as my mom insists that my dad is with her on this) keep it up. If they do, I'm going to STOMP my foot down: you will NOT rain on my parade. You WILL put on a happy face. You WILL be supportive, and you WILL be thrilled for us. If you can't do that, you can't come.

Period.

Good for you!

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

Yay!!!!

 

[Jamsoundsgood]

First of all - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! How cool to get married. And I believe in short engagements (my mother does not). I had a backyard wedding (my mother wanted a Church). And a few others. When I discovered what her real objections were I actually got everything I wanted, and only had to give up a few things, mostly on the inlaw side. As far as I'm concerned though, when someone tries to control me it's just matter of setting boundaries, which it sounds like you are doing. She just had a vision for her little girl, which is different from yours. I bet this isn't the first time it has happened, and it won't be the last. Just wait until there are children involved! Holy Cow, then you do everything wrong! Having said all that I'm also going to advise you to, if your history with her warrants it, be a bit more compassionate. Perhaps she is scared that now she is officially not needed by you anymore? It sounds like she's pretty tradional, and historically when a woman gets married she leaves the care and protection of her parents to "cleave unto her husband." She may be scared of her change of role, or feel very inept when comparing herself to her very capable daughter that simply doesn't need her anymore. Just my two cents. Whether it makes sence or not. Good Luck!

Emily

 

[JennsPeeps]

Thanks for your thoughtful msg, Emily. It's funny b/c my mom always says that she raised me to be independent (oh be careful what you wish for) and to live my own life. I'm 35, DF is 40. I'll be a stepmom to a 17yo and a 12yo who live 2000 miles away. DF was married before. He and my mom have not always seen eye to eye.

She's as stubborn as he is, if not 100x worse!

Honestly, I think it's b/c my mom & dad's relationship is in the pooper. They're not doing well, and haven't for years. That's spilling out onto us and I won't let it spoil our excitement about getting married.