I'm grumpy this morning. I got a phone call this morning from a way too chirpy sister-in-law to ask me to do the refreshments for another sister-in-law's wedding reception. I said I would help, because it is the right thing to do. I know I'm being stuck in the kitchen so that nobody has to talk to me. And you know what? That's fine with me.
This is the sister-in-law's second marriage. She's as redneck as they come. She is a wannabe Gretchen Wilson. That's not such a big deal, but it's one of the reasons I don't fit in. My own father said one time when we were all joking that we had redneck roots that I was the exception because I was too nice. Anyway, my husband's family could easily slip into the Amish lifestyle sometimes. They just haven't progressed with the times. That's another reason I don't fit it.
It used to bother me that I don't fit in, but now I'm thankful that I don't.
When I was dating my husband, I thought they were charming people. After I got married and had to live around them it became a different story. They give me no room to breathe. My husband will not separate himself from them in the slightest. He isn't the person I fell in love with when he is around them, which is every day.
So back to the wedding reception. My sister-in-law's wedding was in Tennessee. She was very put out that people didn't cancel their plans for Labor Day weekend to fly there to attend it. I guess she assumed we were all made of money. I wasn't going to fly anywhere to be around people that make me uncomfortable to begin with.
Now we have the wedding reception this Sunday. I'm already dreading it. I get to make this blue Smurf looking punch from 10 to 4. I secretly hope it turns their teeth blue. Instead of using something already blue in the punch mix, the sister-in-law that called this morning is having me use food coloring. Of course, I will be blamed for the blue teeth if I over mix. It would be hilarious though. Can you imagine group pictures with blue teeth and lips? That cracks me up. I'll be good, but that little devil on my shoulder will be whispering to me.
I promise to be good.
CW
CreativeWoman posted on Oct 01, 2008
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blondee0718 said on Oct 01, 2008....
I can see you at the reception looking at all of the unassuming guests with blue teeth and lips...you're fingers are steepled together and you're hissing "Excellent...."...LOL -
uniquely-ironic said on Oct 01, 2008....
should make for some very interesting wedding photos ;)Yes, consider yourself lucky that you have a valid excuse to not mingle with this crowd. The punch will keep you company. -
CayenneMan said on Oct 01, 2008....
Hello CreativeWoman glad to see you. I like when you let out some of the cynical side of yourself. I'd use the punch mix . . . the whole box and then some. I'd also throw in a chunk of dry ice and be stirring it with a big stick. ;0) -
MissMimi said on Oct 01, 2008....
LOL CDub, I always knew you had a devilish smart ass side to you! I can just hear you giggling to yourself -- does my heart good, it does.I'm not keen on any kind of punch to begin with, but blue punch sound positively revolting. Any reason why it has to be blue? -
GrapeKoolaid said on Oct 01, 2008....
Do it....
Blue tongues, too...
Oh and make sure to spill some on people wearing nice clothes. I imagine food coloring to be hard to get off. >:)
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woman said on Oct 01, 2008....
How could you possibly be blamed for making a destructive punch?? They ask you to! This could be delicious! -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 01, 2008....
blondee..
Excellent indeed. :-)
UI,
I will be lucky to be out of the loop. That's for sure.
CayenneMan,
That's too much special effects. lol I would have to tell them that I confused it with a Halloween party.
Mimi,
I can be a smart ass. I could do a comic stand up routine imitating each and every one of them. I usually keep myself under control though. I doubt they would see the humor in it.
Apparently this wedding reception has a theme color of blue. I'm not sure why since they eloped. My husband's family goes out of its way to be ridiculously formal sometimes. I'm sure they are trying to match the punch to something like the napkins.
Grape,
It's good to see you!
I'm almost certain they will be using one of my mother-in-law's frilly lace tablecloths on the table. Oooops! Clumsy me. I shouldn't fill the cups so full. :-)
CW
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CreativeWoman said on Oct 01, 2008....
woman,
I will follow my sister-in-law's directions to a "T". I suspect she will bake the cake and I'm sure the frosting will also be loaded with blue food coloring. It will stain everything and everyone who comes into contact with it. The punch will be a blue bonus. I'm sure it will all look and taste fine. It will just make everyone look like they've crunched a fluoride tablet.
CW -
blondee0718 said on Oct 01, 2008....
Or been doing something naughty with a smurf....**snicker** -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 01, 2008....
blondee,
I'm laughing so hard I find it hard to say something witty. Good one!
CW
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Mamie said on Oct 01, 2008....
hey cw: hysterical! I just finished telling Grape that we were drinking blue martinis with swedish fish in them...do it! Freeze some swedish fish in the ice cubes and let them see them swimming in the ""sea" punch! I double dog dare ya! have fun!!mamie -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 01, 2008....
Mamie,
I don't think I'll take that dare because it's, well, ewwwwwwww. :-D
CW
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queenparanoia said on Oct 03, 2008....
blog about it cw!!!! sounds interesting what happen next.. ;-) -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 03, 2008....
queen,
I'll let you know what happens after it all goes down on Sunday.
CW
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