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Something Borrowed Something Blue
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Something Borrowed Something Blue “Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe.” There’s going to be an addition to our little family as my youngest will soon take that long deferred but yet fateful leap of faith into the uncharted and occasionally murky and troubled waters of wedded bliss...provided it gets to that point...  Somehow, a simple gathering of family and friends to give witness and celebrate the blessed event in question has since snowballed into a terrifying daily dream that would rival any of the Nightmare on Elm Street movies.  Seriously, Chaos and Mayhem top the regular menus and those odd days they don’t appear on their own, some well meaning outsider will ink them in with a Magic Marker, you know, just to make sure no one rests easy at night. *sighs*In all fairness, I suppose it would be safe to assume that the level of stress associated with putting together any sizable formal affair in general is quite taxing, but for a Young Bride with bright hopes of living out her ideally perfected picture book wedding, it probably surpasses that which I would consider extreme on any given day. As a rule though, I would like to think I handle stress quite well anyway. I may boil and steam on the inside, but outwardly cool as a cucumber. Which oddly enough, gravely irritates those that fuss, fume and openly take their frustrations out on everyone and everything around them, whether guilty or not.   I do sympathize with my . He inherited that genetic portion of my personality makeup that suppresses our deep seated desire to go postal without due cause and instead, sprinkles the day with a dash of levity. It’s not that we don’t care per se, it’s just that we would rather take a step back, a deep breath, stay objective, assess the options the situation presents and then make rational decisions accordingly. Let’s face it, you may want to go and string up the lowlife, conniving, backstabbing, embezzling thief of a florist from a tall sturdy oak with a short length of rope, but in reality, it won’t replace the missing deposit money nor will it put flowers in the church on the Big Day, now will it? No, no it won’t but it certainly would feel good!   However, if justice were served, it does seem that what possibly can go wrong has gone wrong. Beside the embezzling thief of a florist thing, the DJ over booked his engagements after his computer crashed and finding a replacement on such short notice is tantamount to the cow actually jumping over the moon or the dish running away with the spoon. Two of the bridesmaids that were best of friends a year ago are no longer socially amiable because of a formerly shared love interest and the fire marshal has since reduced the seating capacity of the reception hall they rented by 75. But really, how important are fire exits anyway??!! BYOFE (bring your own fire extinguisher) just to be safe.  One way or another it will all work out and I’m sure that in the waaaayyy distant future everyone will look back with fond memories, smile and wonder what all the hoopla was all about. None-the-less, for the next couple of weeks anyway, softly tiptoeing thru the tulips and avoiding sudden movements or direct eye contact with the Bride-to-be can potentially add longevity to one’s life expectancy. Which BTW, right wrong or indifferent, is neither my ’s nor his father’s customary method of operation. *shrugs* FYI- some folks don’t have any sense of humor...no sense of humor what-so-ever...if looks could kill, well, we can be thankful they don't...  Can anyone tell me who thinks up all this wedding stuff? The only other thing I will say is that I’m soooo glad I had boys...  H.  MOOD: FATHER-OUT-LAW-TO-BE Horny4770   |
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Hey there stranger! I too will be thinking of you over the next few weeks! When the going gets too tough, remember that the brides parents are probably getting it ten-fold! 
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I have one of each. One single and the other in a new relationship, so hope all ideas of a wedding is a long way off.
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Complete nodding in agreement to thankful I have boys!  I dont know about the wedding shtuff. I know that *I* was bent on having the wedding perfect...but it just does not happen. I've never been to 'that' wedding. But I've been to beautiful rich w/ love weddings. We lose perspective bc we are programmed of what perfect is. You know the weddings I remember the most aren't nec. the most beautiful but the pure radiance of the couple joining. THAT I remember clearly. And years later, I am able to laugh at the silly bs that happened at our own wedding....above all I remember his eyes as I came to him. I wish the best for your son. And whisper sanity to your soon daughter. And agree w/ the above - flame throwers in eyes. . . run like a mo'. I just hope they actually relax and enjoy what is meant to be a joyous occassion and not lose sight of it. Maybe your sense of humor and your son's will help bring that to the front. Either way - Good luck!
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sounds like you need some of those this to shall pass right my wedding was a nightmare to plan too ! I just wanted and had it all planned to just run away to keywest ( dad and step mom worked it all out ) and be married on the peir at sunset but NO my Mom would have it so I had to plan a last minute wedding ! good look I will pray for all of you !!
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11/4/2010 11:27 pm |
I have so missed you my friend!!!! Shaking my head and laughing here and thankful that I too only have a son! Bless your heart as we say in the South. Butterflies are free ~~ so am I.
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11/10/2010 1:00 pm |
Hey there stranger! I too will be thinking of you over the next few weeks! When the going gets too tough, remember that the brides parents are probably getting it ten-fold!  Unfortunately, her parents have very little involvement other than conflicting and expensive ideas.  H.
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11/10/2010 1:02 pm |
I have one of each. One single and the other in a new relationship, so hope all ideas of a wedding is a long way off.  H.
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11/10/2010 1:07 pm |
Complete nodding in agreement to thankful I have boys! I dont know about the wedding shtuff. I know that *I* was bent on having the wedding perfect...but it just does not happen. I've never been to 'that' wedding. But I've been to beautiful rich w/ love weddings. We lose perspective bc we are programmed of what perfect is. You know the weddings I remember the most aren't nec. the most beautiful but the pure radiance of the couple joining. THAT I remember clearly. And years later, I am able to laugh at the silly bs that happened at our own wedding....above all I remember his eyes as I came to him. I wish the best for your son. And whisper sanity to your soon daughter. And agree w/ the above - flame throwers in eyes. . . run like a mo'. I just hope they actually relax and enjoy what is meant to be a joyous occassion and not lose sight of it. Maybe your sense of humor and your son's will help bring that to the front. Either way - Good luck! I do my best to promote a semblance of balance and sanity, but sometimes it’s like talking to the air...*sighs* Thanks for the well wishes! H.
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11/10/2010 1:11 pm |
The elopement idea has been carefully tossed into the ring a time or two, hence the ‘if looks could kill’ comment. Thanks for the well wishes! H.
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11/10/2010 1:14 pm |
sounds like you need some of those this to shall pass right my wedding was a nightmare to plan too ! I just wanted and had it all planned to just run away to keywest ( dad and step mom worked it all out ) and be married on the peir at sunset but NO my Mom would have it so I had to plan a last minute wedding ! good look I will pray for all of you !! Believe this or not, but some days I get absolutely none.  Thanks for the well wishes! H.
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11/10/2010 1:19 pm |
I have so missed you my friend!!!! Shaking my head and laughing here and thankful that I too only have a son! Bless your heart as we say in the South. My Grandmother’s favorite expression is Bless your heart. H.
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