no good deed …..

I sent my mother-in-law a Happy Mother’s Day email yesterday. Our relationship is complicated. She needs to be needed and I don’t need her. I have one mother already and that’s complicated enough, thanks. She drives both her daughters-in-law crazy, frankly, so at least I know I’m not alone here.

It’s taken me years to be able to write her what I wrote her yesterday, the gist of which was: You did a wonderful job with MB and I reap the benefits every day. I told her I loved her, which was hard — HARD — to do.

She wrote me back, two words:

“You’re welcome.”

I paid her a compliment; she said “you’re welcome.”

You did a great job on that project, Thelma.

You’re welcome.

Your recital was wonderful, Margaret.

You’re welcome.

You’re so sexy hot, Ryan.

You’re welcome.

Oh, for the love of God. Is it me???

Crackie’s in no mood these days.