Odd email (confused vent)

I knew my sister came into town Wednesday night for a family reunion (that I can't attend due to plans set prior to the invite) and is staying with my parents. I decided that if I didn't hear form her Thurs, I would call her to do something on Friday -today-.

I was checking my personal email this morning and say that I had an email from my mom. She basically stated that my sister was disappointed that I wouldn't be going to the reunion and that I should call her and at least talk to her while she's in town.



Umm...I was going to do that anyways..especially since the last time she was in town I got something thrown at me last minute and couldn't get to see her.

I know its petty but now I feel like a dork calling my own sister because I know my mom is going to think that I'm calling because she told me too. If it was towards the end of my sisters visit and I didn't do that, then I could understand the email...but heck, my sister got in at 12:30 am Wed/Thurs night. She probably slept most of the day on Thursday and is ready to go today.

Mothers....

Mom's are like that........

Oh, that would annoy me too! Maybe your mom just wanted to make sure you knew your sis wanted to see you even though you can't come to the reunion? And then worded it in that oh-so-motherly way because she couldn't help herself.

That is weird though. Moms are nutty sometimes.

I can totally understand how you could feel agitated over the email. But I think emails are difficult to get the full understanding of what is meant. Because typing doesn't really show emotion or feelings.... maybe your sis looked bummed when your mom said you had prior plans, especially since she didn't get to see you last time. And your mom, being motherly, probably wanted to give you a friendly reminder that your sis would really love to hear from you, and it probably didn't sound so nice being typed out. I would 1st call your sister, cause she must really miss you, and let her know that you were planning on calling and getting together today since your bummed that you'll be missing her at the reunion as well. Then call your mom and thank her for the unnecessary reminder, mentioning that you wanted to make sure your sister got herself rested and settled in considering she got in late. And maybe make a big deal out of seeing your sister....it sounds like she may be feeling a little neglected, although unintentional, by her sis that she obviously loves so much. (I have 3 sisters....imagine the possibilities???)

Mums are like that. Goes with the territory, I guess. She means well, and you know that, but it's irritating, nonetheless.

I'd reply to her something like, "Yep, Mum, it's on my agenda for today -- thought I'd give her Thursday to get her feet on the ground " -- not to make a big thing of it, but to let her know that you HAD thought of your sister. Then follow through with your plan to call your sister today, whenever/however you had intended to, making no reference to your Mum's email, unless your sister does.

Originally Posted by lunasmom

Mothers....

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hahaha those smilies are so fitting

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

I'd reply to her something like, "Yep, Mum, it's on my agenda for today -- thought I'd give her Thursday to get her feet on the ground

" -- not to make a big thing of it, but to let her know that you HAD thought of your sister. Then follow through with your plan to call your sister today, whenever/however you had intended to, making no reference to your Mum's email, unless your sister does.

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thats the perfect way to deal with it

I feel for you my mom calls about 2 times a day and texts me alot to see if i'm wearing a ring yet. Not to mention you'll be at a store and your moms texting you, its weird that your mom knows how to text at all let alone to ask if your boyfriend purposed "again".

She does mean well i'm sure, but i understand the whole mom thing. I'm sure she just wanted to inform you that your sister wanted to see you