OK What gives

My brother married into a very well-to-do family. He has a nice house, a good job, 3 beautiful children and a wife that is a up and coming photographer with her own studio. Things are really good for them and I am proud of my brother and his family.

But I HATE going to events at his house. I went to the "twins" 2nd birthday party this weekend. We call them twins but they are actually 3 months apart, yes one is adopted. Now if it was only family members at the parties that would be great but no, other families are invited too. Now most of these families are also we-to-do and like my sister-in-law come from old family money. These people are OBSESSED with manners and social procedures. Me on the other hand am a good ole country girl that is polite and simple in my way of life.

I find these get togethers to be so frustrating. Here I am with my wonderful little boy, really no different than these other people, other than bank accounts, but NO ONE will acknowledge me. I even had one mom turn and walk away from me when I asked her a question at the party. I was pissed. Here they are so obsessed with manners and outward appearances that when the time comes to actually be polite and friendly they snub their noses at it.

I tell you right now if it weren't for the love of my brother and his kids, and the love that Brandon has for his cousins, I would never again go to another function at their house.