SO, I was a bit snappy last night to my husband (no, he’s not a dh – he’d KILL me if I called him “dear” anything). I was under a bit of stress from getting ready for the expo that was today. I think that’s a bit understandable. I get stressed easily, and I really try to mask it and not take it out on him. After all, it’s only his fault 90% of the time.
SO, when I took out my computer late last night after getting back from setting up my booth and the power cord wasn’t plugged in, I said, “I TOLD you not to unplug the power cord.” (Notice no exclamation point. Just an emphasis on “told.”)
SO, his response was, “I’m SORRY. What DIFFERENCE does it make? How HARD is it to plug in?”
SO, my response was, “I’m just a little stressed. It’s fine.” (Notice no exclamation point. Just an under-my-breath “fine.”)
SO, his response was, “You DON’T have to take it out on ME if you’re stressed.”
Pause.
SO, then he says, “My team (NY Mets) is blowing their season, so I’M a little STRESSED.”
I see… Priorities.
I had no response. How do I respond to such stress and life-altering events in one’s life?
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You were supposed to say, “Duh! That’s what you get for being a Mets fan.”
I’m glad the expo’s over and you had a good time!
Don’t hate me…but I understand both of your sources of stress. But that probably comes from being an avid Red Sox fan. I get super stressed out about just about everything, so I understand why that other stuff would stress you out.
Someone said to me, at home school co-op, that it’s not about balance rather priorities. I see she may have been wrong. LOL
Oh and my priorities were unbalanced and I forgot to award you! Miserable excuse for a bloggy friend, no? Better late than never. Go see my blogpost: Blogging is Fun!
Oh Lord! That is funny! Such stress.
Oh terrific! Another hilarious place for me to visit. This blogging thing is so fun. I am totally going to get fired.
-HH
Respond with words. Lots and lots of loud words. Aimed preferably in his direction….
Men… they are so special.