Just a general rant about mother-isms.

biscit

dizziblonde wrote: »

My mother and technology don't get on very well (she epitomises a little knowledge being a dangerous thing). About 5 years after the rest of the world, late one evening she decided to discover text messaging - only she kept ringing me by accident instead of sending a text - 6 phonecalls at 1am... "no mum it's not that button either - keep going".

My Dad is the more technically proficient but he's the one who doesn't get on with technology. My mum just uses it- if she doesn't understand something- she asks a simple question. My dad often asks questions that make no sense at all, because in trying to work it out for himself he's backed himself down some logical cul-de-sac.

My dad is more likely to get irate because he doesn't understand how it all works. My mum just needs to know how to do what she wants to do.

Although texting- the two worst people in my family for txt spk are my mum and my m-i-l.

looby75

my MIL and FIL are like a comedy act when they get going. If they call and I I'm not in/don't get to the phone in time I often get left a message on the 1571 thingy with them having a conversation with each other about the fact I'm not in and where I might be the message sometimes goes on for a couple of minute before they realise they haven't put the phone down lol

The funniest thing my MIL does though is all about nicotine patches. They both gave up smoking a couple of years ago (no mean feat considering mil is 72 and fil 71) but MIL still insists on using patches.....not a whole patch but a quarter of one lol She has a system with them, she puts a 1/4 patch on, the next day she puts another 1/4 patch on but leaves the first patch on "just in case there's anything left in it" then the next day she takes day 1's patch off and replaces it with a fresh one, but leaves day 2's on "jic there's anything left in it" FIL gave up using the champix tablets so has never used or needed the patches, but if he's ever in a bad mood for any reason MIL tries to make him stick on a 1/4 of a patch because she says it's be cause he thinks he needs a tab (cigarette):rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

fluffnutter

My mother's obsessed with what I've eaten. I used to think it was a motherly instinct re. ensuring your child's getting enough protein or whatever, but I've realised it's just because she loves talking about food.

She rang the other day when I was in the middle of lunch (could have not answered I suppose but she doesn't ring my mobile very often so could have been important...)

Her: What are you doing?
Me: <manuaphhg, chew, chew, fdsahrewo) Having my lunch
Her: Ooh, what are you having?
Me: A sandwich
Her: Ooh, nice... what's in it?
Me: <arehshihg, chew chew> Egg
Her: Ooh, egg.... just egg or anything with it?

And so on

Phone rings again two minutes later:

Me: I'm still having my lunch....

And she still tries to grab hold of my hand when we're crossing a road. And always asks me if I'm going to be warm enough when we go out. And whether I need a wee. It's lovely really. Frustrating, but I'll really miss it when it's gone.

Lifeisbutadream

I am self-employed and work from home during school hours.

I have explained this to my Mum hundreds of times and have said to her that if it is urgent, ring my work number, otherwise I will speak to her on an evening.

At least twice a week she rings my work or home number during the day 'for a chat' she always says that she cant remember which phone I told her to ring on or what time is best...

Sometimes its fine and I have time to talk for a while, but I am often busy and have to say so, she then goes all moody and says 'your always busy, you' - er, yes, I am at work!!!

OrkneyStar

I tend to phone my mum mostly, if she does not answer then I will try again a few times that night, again next etc, and if it goes on for a wee while will also try mobile. She doesn't always keep well and so I like to be in touch with her to check she is ok. Sister rarely answers her phone or mobile, and even ignoring texts now, yet she says she wants to keep in touch!
Family lol!

jackieb

fluffnutter wrote: »

My mother's obsessed with what I've eaten. I used to think it was a motherly instinct re. ensuring your child's getting enough protein or whatever, but I've realised it's just because she loves talking about food.

She rang the other day when I was in the middle of lunch (could have not answered I suppose but she doesn't ring my mobile very often so could have been important...)

Her: What are you doing?
Me: <manuaphhg, chew, chew, fdsahrewo) Having my lunch
Her: Ooh, what are you having?
Me: A sandwich
Her: Ooh, nice... what's in it?
Me: <arehshihg, chew chew> Egg
Her: Ooh, egg.... just egg or anything with it?

And so on

Phone rings again two minutes later:

Me: I'm still having my lunch....

And she still tries to grab hold of my hand when we're crossing a road. And always asks me if I'm going to be warm enough when we go out. And whether I need a wee. It's lovely really. Frustrating, but I'll really miss it when it's gone.

Your mum sounds like Barbara from the Royle Family. :rotfl:

hoyles10

looby75 wrote: »

my MIL and FIL are like a comedy act when they get going. If they call and I I'm not in/don't get to the phone in time I often get left a message on the 1571 thingy with them having a conversation with each other about the fact I'm not in and where I might be the message sometimes goes on for a couple of minute before they realise they haven't put the phone down lol

My granddad used to ring and if it went to the 1571 answerphone and the womans voice had said we were out and to leave a message, every time the message would start "Oh Hello, Can You Tell Pete Or Wendy....." then go into his message

Ivrytwr3

I have turned into Babs from the Royle family I work shifts and so when i get chance to, i ring the kids:

Me: How was your day?
Kid 1: OK (one word answer)
Me: Er.......er......So, er.........what did you have for tea?
Kid: (whatever they had eaten)
Me: Was it nice? Did you eat it all up? What did you have for pudding?

It wouldn't be so bad, but they are both 18 years old!!








Just kidding, they are 5 and 3, but honestly, i can't stop myself from asking those questions. It's like getting in a taxi, you bite your tongue as long as you can but you have to eventually ask:

What time do you get off?
Been busy?

Valli

hoyles10 wrote: »

My granddad used to ring and if it went to the 1571 answerphone and the womans voice had said we were out and to leave a message, every time the message would start "Oh Hello, Can You Tell Pete Or Wendy....." then go into his message

that has made my day LOL Thank you for posting that!

PennyPinchingPrincess

My mum expects me to be able to diagnose cat ailments over the phone. I have no vetenary qualifications btw, just common sense "If he isn't getting better in a couple of days, take him to the vets."

Once, after half an hour discussing the cat's limp, she was about to put the phone down when she remembered "Oh, and your cousin's been in hospital." :eek:

Now, call me strange if you will, but while I wish no harm to the cat, my priorities are:

1. Hospitalised cousin.
2. Cat's sore leg.

Thankfully, both cat and cousin survived!