Alis girls Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The one good thing to come out of dad's death ladt year was the fact I am back in touch with my lovely cousins after 30 years of no contact. They are his brothers daughters. We are all in our 50s and have lovely husbands. My turn to host today. So after a big meal proseco, beer and coffee we settled down to chat. Conversation flowed covering everything. We covered our pregnancies as my cousin is due to become a granny and OH bless him always keen to share info announced " OH yeah Ali had problems with her boobs they swelled up really big and hard and painful (mastitis) " complete with mannerisms with his hands of huge breasts of Jordan proportions . My cousins sniggered, the other 2 husbands looked bemused as I said " any reason why you are sharing that?" My cousin said " someone's gonna be in trouble later" . We did have a giggle although he got an ear bashing later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I'm glad you have caught up with some cousins. Interesting conversations you have Funny how your husband gave all the details when it was actually you that suffered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Funny how something sad turns out to be something nice. The difficulty is maintaining the contact as you settle back into normal routines and time races before you know it. I have been in touch with my dad's cousins that found me through Ancestry. Although older than me I have now met some of their children and grandchildren - and it was also fun. I never knew they existed, but as they have the same genes as my dad - they are hilarious and absolutely bonkers - a little more difficult with my mum's side as they are more serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Gosh. My husband is the complete opposite. He is the kind of person who will go to see a doctor for help and when they ask "How are you?" he'll say "Fine thank you. How are you?" 'fine' covers everything medical he ever needs to say it seems. Any expansion on that is as you said... too much info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 We won't lose contact. We have no idea what caused the rift. Think might have been with my late mum and theirs, both complicated characters. The daughter who is pregnant was a godsend to me when dad was dying. The actual post was meant to be light hearted, however I think it threw up the need to keep in touch and cherish those around us. My family made the Ewings (Dallas) look like the Waltons. I was interested to hear stories of people being too free with info to the embarrassment of their nearest and dearest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Valkyrie - we all found our language was a bit fruity whilst driving We have other similar traits too. Both my eldest coz and I are mimics her accents are better than my. Three husbands looked on in amusement. We got on well as kids,. All I will say is don't let others decide who you see. I realise some relationships are toxic. I don't think this will be. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Sounds a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
