It's that time of year again where I have to deal with my family on a regular basis due to the holidays. I love my family don't get me wrong but they drive me up the ever loving wall.

When I was even more overweight than I am now they told me I was eating too much and now that I have had my tummy surgery they tell me I'm not eating enough. Even though they keep commenting on how good I look.

I have one part of the family that comes to the family gatherings but practically ignores the rest of the family and when I try to talk with them get snubbed so I don't even try and when asked why I don't talk with them my family doesn't understand that I try but don't get any response.

I am the only single person in our family so when the planning for the meal is made I am told oh just bring sodas when I want to cook something which is ironic because I am the one in the family that actually likes to cook. So I told my aunt that I am bringing an appetizer and was told well it's not necessary but if you feel you must then do it. So was basically patted on the head and let do my own thing. I can contribute to the meal people!! Also I am the only cousin that gets a gift from my Grandma this year because I am single she also told me its because I am so good to her. I'm not sure what she meant by that but I can only gather its because I call her once in awhile just to talk. I also get a gift from one of my Aunt's and Uncle's just because I'm single and they think I'm not getting enough...umm isn't the reason for the season not about getting gifts?

Ok I am stepping down off my soapbox now and I know I should feel lucky because I have family so close to me and that we get together.

I just wish that they didn't single me out because of the fact that I am single.

Jbug