Frustration or Brothers...What's the difference?

I'm rather frustrated with my brother. I took most of my remaining time off so I could spend time with him while he is here. It is the one visit I get with him a year. Today he and the gf ran out shopping and didn't return until after 7pm. Wow! I could have worked and still gotten to the house before he got home. Tomorrow he's going to the coast and won't be back until about the same time. Again with the... "could have worked" bit. Wednesday I have to work in the morning. I guess that leaves Thursday and Friday, WHICH I ALREADY HAD OFF WITH HOLIDAY PAY!

I gave up my vacation time, when I could have made another trip to Seattle/Everett, to visit with a brother that doesn't give a damn enough to even be there. Yeah I'm pissed. I've been in tears but mostly I'm angry. Next year he gets what's left when I'm done using my time the way I want. Dad reminded me that sometimes we do the right thing because it's the right thing to do, not because it's going to work out to be what we want.

So in the mean time, I'm not unhappy that I'm not at work and I'm trying to get a lot of Christmas prep done. Being at Mom and Dad's isn't always the most productive. Mom and I went shopping today- bought more fabric and patterns. I'm up to my earlobes in clothes to sew for Christmas. It's ok. I have some time but no money. I can always be a little late if I have to be. I also have used my time to finish all my class assignments. The only thing I have left to do is respond to my classmates from this point forward and finish my presentation for my grant class. YEAY! I am mostly guilt free.

Now I'll work on being anger free...