Let PS be your +1 for the holidays?

Date: 12/24/2008 12:55:42 AM
Author: mia1181
AWWW PS is always my +1 (seriously, I take it everywhere with me on my phone!).

I'll be all alone this Christmas because DH is going on a sort of 'guy's trip' with his BF who just found out his wife has been cheating on him and is leaving. I'm really okay with it. I was going to go too at first, but then I realized they are planning on 'roughing it' and I only sleep in hotels away from home. Plus we'd have to board our pug and then he'd be all alone for Christmas. I have no family here so it's just me, but I am a nanny and my employers are awesome (and treat me like part of the fam) so I'll be going there for Christmas dinner.

Divadiamond- I'm sorry you miss your pets.

sukiisukii- Sorry hubby is going to be working for the holidays, hopefully '09 will be much better!

Date: 12/24/2008 5:22:41 PM
Author: kittybean
Hi everyone. I just found out that FI won't be able to make it for Christmas.

I'm really sad, but terribly frustrated as well. FI promised me we wouldn't be spending Christmas apart this year, and we had agreed a while ago on going to my parents' house. Last week, he suddenly decided he had to go spend some time with his family right before Christmas, so he dropped me off at my parents' house and hopped a plane. This wouldn't be a problem, except that the area in which his family lives is experiencing the worst winter weather they have had in probably 100 years; predictably, it's a mess, with flights canceled and delayed and people stranded and the like. He knew that there was a very good chance that he might not make it back due to weather, but he decided to take the risk, despite my pleading with him not to do so. Sure enough, the 24th rolls around, and he is stuck. I really, really, really was looking forward to spending Christmas with him and not having to miss him at the holidays this year. I am heartbroken that he broke his promise to me and was so cavalier about spending Christmas together when he knew it was immensely important to me.

He has apologized profusely to me, but it feels like too little, too late. He might be able to make it late this evening on standby, but I know that it's very unlikely. If you can, please send him some Christmas dust that he makes it onto this plane and arrives home safely.

Thanks for reading, PS friends. Just writing this down has made me feel a little better. I hope everyone has a joyous and wonderful Christmas, even if you are missing loved ones.

Date: 12/24/2008 6:10:05 PM
Author: sukiisukii
thanks for the dusting and for starting this wonderful thread Steel I now officially need PS as my +1 since DH just left for work, and dejavu again tomorrow night... but i'll be okay with all my PS buddies

Date: 12/24/2008 7:43:57 PM
Author: iluvcarats
Thanks for this thread Steel. I am alone.I was supposed to go to NYC with my husband and kids to see my IL's, but I got the flu and couldn't go. They won't be back until Saturday. I miss my people. At least I have the dog.(and PS)

Date: 12/25/2008 2:23:40 PM
Author: Winks_Elf



Hope you feel better quick! Get some rest. I have four children, so times without them around are rare. Nothing like pulling the covers back up, putting on your favorite girly movie, and just having some brief time to yourself.


My children are with my ex today, so I've got a bath running, and am going to take a much needed nap.

Date: 12/23/2008 1:34:48 PM
Author:Steel
For whatever the reason, if you happen to be alone or just not with the ones you love, then pop by and say hi.

It doesn't matter if it is your parent(s) you are missing, if your sibling missed the flight home, if your SO has to work or if your beloved pet passed this year, come on in and share with us here.

Whoever is missing, let PS be your +1 this holiday season.

Date: 12/24/2008 11:41:38 PM
Author: mia1181
Well I'm officially all alone. I know I should be feeling , but instead I am feeling at the moment. Sometimes it's so nice to have the house to myself! DH will be gone until the 28th so we'll see how long I make it before I am missing him! His friend just got into town and the three of us went out for sushi and now they are off on the road.

Steel- Thanks for starting this thread. Yep it's pretty sad that DH's friend has to go through this. She was a few years younger and I think she just decided she wants something (or someone) else for her life. It came as quite a shock to him, but seriously he is in good hands with DH. DH is awesome at cheering people up!

DivaDiamond- Oh I am so sorry you miss your pugs! I'd give Oliver (my pug) a hug for you right now, but at the moment I have set up a pillow by the heater for him to sleep on so he will leave me alone! I am trying to work on a scrapbook, and the little punk keeps trying to force himself onto my lap! But he'll get lots of cuddles soon when I go to bed. May I ask why you had to give yours up? Is it because of allergies? It sounds like your boy pug is very happy. The amazing thing about pugs is that they just want to be loved and as long as they are, they are happy. I'm hoping the girl works out with your parents. Why do you think they might not keep her? If it doesn't work out you could find another home where she will get the attention she deserves. Anyway, I hope you don't let yourself feel too bad about it and find a way to enjoy your holiday. I'll be thinking of you.

Kittybean- Sending your FI dust to make it home safely! Why does there always have to be storms at Christmastime? Don't get me wrong, I love a White Christmas, but I can't tell you how many holidays have been miserable for me because either DH, Me, or Both of us together, have been stranded due to the weather. We are from Buffalo, NY so snow storms are pretty common! In fact, my proposal story revolves around a snow-storm at Christmas. I'll give you the summary: DH flying home to me on xmas, checked the ring in luggage (don't ask!), gets stranded, loses luggage, finally arrives but no luggage, we decide to drive all the way to NYC in the snowstorm to see if bag arrived there, not there, we hit 'black ice' on the way back and get into scary accident, bag finally arrives 3 days later with ring! Yeah snow storms suck!

iluvcarats- Dogs and PS almost make up for it don't they? Hope your feeling better. I'm getting over a headcold too .