Always tired, always hungry and extremely HORMONAL!!It's like having a magnified case of PMS, minus the cramps (and the period). I go from zero to ticked in a matter of seconds. An amazing feat really, but exhausting for me and my victims experiencing it. To be fair, I'm equal opportunity. At any moment, my hormones can and will unleash their fiery rage on anyone and anything that does something I find annoying - people on the road, in stores... and in my home. Who knew one could be so critical? Here are a few things that set me off today (all related to Alex). Prepare for ridiculousness.
* The way Alex chews and plays with his gum. In my opinion, gum is meant to stay in the mouth.
* Alex asking me questions and then saying, "Are you sure?" in a suspicious and distrusting tone once I've given him an answer. He does this almost everytime he asks me a question and my response is always the same, "If you don't want my answer, don't ask!"
* Alex turning the couch into his personal dropping ground for textbooks, binders, scriptures and his backpack. Doesn't he realize the couch has become my personal comfort station?
* Alex questioning my need for Tim's Salt and Vinegar chips. While I realize now they may not have qualified as a "need", they felt like a need at the time.
* Alex arguing with me about the disposition of Golden Retrievers. This was dumb, but I still think I'm right.
The last item was brought up after we saw Marley & Me this afternoon. It is only partially related considering Marley is a Lab!
Moral of the story is: My hormones are out of control. I apologize in advance if I am short, mean or straight up rude. I really don't want offend anyone.
So, about Marley & Me. In a nutshell, we both really liked the movie. It was wholesome, funny and touching. Just one problem: I knew exactly where it was going to go and it went there in the most heart-wrenching manner possible. I wanted to cry uncontrollably. You know, the "ugly" cry. Thankfully it manifested into light tear action without the trembly chin. (Thank you!) Alex cried too, making me feel a little better. If he's crying, I know it's cry-worthy! If you haven't seen the movie and are up for some emotional torment - go check it out. (That means you, Teri).
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Jonathan Weller's wife HATED that movie. I think she took her young kids to it thinking it was going to be more of a feel good kids' movie. ;-)
So, what about Golden Retrievers? As pedigreed dogs go... I thought they were at the top of the list for being good kid/family dogs. How did you guys differ in what you think about them? You've piqued my curiosity now. ;-)
The only downside of with the playing with the gum thing is when you see someone doing that and then they are touching stuff or shake hands with you... you have to think about all of that dried saliva that surely must be lurking! :-P
Enough silliness... back to work!
Okay, this is too funny. Just yesterday Karen and I were walking in the mall and trying to decide whether you would be 'content and pregnant', or 'angry and pregnant'. I was sure you would be the latter, so seeing when you posted this and what it was about confirmed my thoughts.
That said, that sounds bad to deal with. I've a feeling I'll be similar whenever my time comes...
Here's hoping that Alex quickly learns to heed your wants and dislikes, before he loses his head!
Also, if it's still playing down there, if you want to see a dog movie that won't leave you sad, go check out Bolt. I love that movie!
-Diane
Ok, get ready to start crying over *really* ridiculous things - like how clean the dishwasher got your dishes, or the way grilled asparagus tastes just so heavenly, or that your ankles aren't swollen today. True pregnancy tear-jerkers!
My favorite preg symptom is wanting to eat all the time, but nothing in the world sounds edible. The worst, just to be fair, was the constant metallic taste in my mouth until the 3rd trimester.
My mom used to say, and I say it to my kids - "In your mouth, or in the garbage" :-)
A Golden Retriever argument is always a worthy argument. Way to pick 'em Booths!
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