The Blythe Family Christmas

Well there I go again allowing my Shirley side, (my red hair only exasperates the situation) dictate how I react to things and then before I know it I've created a large complicated drawn out mess. Oops, Gil just thinks it's funny but I'm not sure the rest of the Blythes would agree; so now we are meeting next Tuesday to discuss the ins and outs of it.

You see in my defense it started at France's dedication when I inadvertently heard that there was an issue at Christmas, that perhaps we would not be getting together the same way we Blythes always have. I was surprised I hadn't heard there was a problem at all, and because I found out by accident I was a little miffed. Yes my super thin skin showing through I thought everyone had sat down and discussed the issue without me. So I then discussed it with Rose, who didn't know either, who was upset because of how much she enjoys the whole Blythe experience, and then we both proceeded to write e-mails to all involved.

Unfortunately the person really involved is the only one who doesn't have an e-mail and The Blythe Family Christmas was never really in jeopardy and now everyone's e-mail is buzzing back and forth, phones ringing, petitions being drawn up, posters being made ---- the whole kit and caboodle. So all that and nothing was amiss except of course that our communication as a family sucks. So at least now we are going to sit down and talk like the adults we are, and maybe set up some way of talking more in the future so that this type of hurt, and misunderstanding doesn't occur again.

Needless to say there was a lot of "Shirley" drama, and hey I think it would be very selfish of me to keep all of my Shirleyness to myself, wouldn't it? The Blythes are just as in need of drama as anyone else to spice up their lives.