There’s a person in my life…I’m related to by marriage…who is like sand in my underwear. She never thinks before she speaks and can fly off the handle quicker than anything. I call her Princess Pea-Brain.
I bite my tongue around this individual quite often. Those around me say it’s not worth addressing her about her behavior because she just loses her temper and shouts and then sulks. Which is fine. I have a temper too–we are all entitled to it.
However…
I have learned to bite my tongue and think before I speak. I’m constantly having people point out my faults that I’m expected to amend, yet Princess Pea-Brain is untouchable because people are afraid of her losing her temper and the upheaval it will cause.
Princess Pea-Brain said something to me recently which was utterly thoughtless in light of the challenges my Dear Husband and I are facing. Again nothing can be said to her. She probably doesn’t even realize she did anything wrong. I’m expected to let her slide off my back as usual.
Honestly, what’s the use? She doesn’t have enough brain cells to think to correct herself. She and her husband, Split-Pea, consider themselves untouchable. So other than being spoiled, thoughtless, ignorant, and vapid, they are arrogant.
I can only hope their wishes will manifest and they will sell their house and move. This will, of course, introduce a whole new chapter of drama with them but at least they won’t be living so close.
Before I leave off I would like to thank my support system…Flora, Fauna, Merryweather and Becky. They keep me sane and keep Princess Pea-Brain from harm.
You may hear more about the Pea Family from me. Stay tuned.
