Sunday, December 7, 2008

Aging Seems To Bring More Worries




So Child #1 seems to be a soccer net full of worries lately. I think it's because at 8, he realizes how much there is to worry about. What he doesn't see is that he has two loving parents to deal with those worries.

As my husband ages, he seems to have few worries. He says he has more confidence in his ability to deal with things. That shows maturity.


I, on the other hand, seem to worry more. Ever since I've become a mom, my mortality is an issue I deal with a lot. When I was younger, I did stupid things because I didn't care how long I lived. Now I want, more than anything, to live long enough to see my kids grow up & to be there for them.

In this economy, I also worry about money & having enough of it. Puts a damper on Retail Therapy. I worry about health issues, global warming, my beloved elderly aunt, crime.....

I know worry is a useless, life-sucking emotion. But as I get older...there it is.




Dissing The Hammy

Why would a grown man look at a sweet little hamster & taunt her with phrases like:

"You're a caged animal."
"I'm on the outside - you're not."
"You're a rodent. Deal with it."
"I don't feed hamsters."
"Pick up your own damn water bottle, rodent!"

If I roll my eyes any more at him, they're going to fall on the floor.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

My Dream GPS

Through the generosity of my family, I, who get lost backing out of the parking lot, now have a GPS. Ahhhh. I've been having fun with the various voices I can download and have settled on a Doug McKenzie-type of Canadian voice. Somehow I find it comforting.

What I really need is my Dream GPS. It's features would include:

- Constant Reassurance that I'm going the right way ("You're doing well. Keep going.").
- Landmark Recognition ("Make a left at that ugly house that's painted orange. Make a right at the gas station with the mean attendant.").
- Gentle, Supportive Re-Navigation Feature ("I see you've decided to not heed my advice with that turn. That's OK. Let's move on.").
- Emotional Support ("Never mind the idiot who gave you the finger. You're a good person.").
- Marriage Counseling ("You're doing fine. Never mind what HE says. And by the way, you look lovely today.").
- The Nanny Feature ("The kids are just having a little argument in the back seat. No blood has been shed. Keep driving.").