What did your wife do in that same time period? Other than complain, I mean.
I just said that you're pretty. Even when you're covered in...engine grease, you're... No, especially, especially when you're covered in engine grease.
Simon ,'Jaynestown'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 10, 2019 9:25:52 am PDT #9430 of 30019
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Amy - Jul 10, 2019 10:06:06 am PDT #9431 of 30019
Because books.
Gud, I'm sorry you're feeling so low. I think a lot of it comes from your wife's constant criticism and unreasonable expectations, though. Like Matt said, what does she do around the house? Anything?
Please please consider seeing someone you can talk to. I think it would be really helpful to have another perspective on the dynamics in your marriage. To me, you're a reliable, responsible, active dad who does more than his share of the housework. And you hold down a full-time job! You should be proud of yourself.
EpicTangent - Jul 10, 2019 10:15:09 am PDT #9432 of 30019
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Also, please tell me your tetanus shot is up to date? You kinda skimmed over that whole "stepped on a nail" thing, but that's not nothing. You need to take care of yourself while you're taking care of everyone else.
DavidS - Jul 10, 2019 12:01:50 pm PDT #9433 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Unsatisfied with lingering on the cusp of Mostly Well, I decided to buy every tiny little bottle at Walgreens that might interest an ENT and give my head a thorough flushing.
The Debrox produced the most dramatic yet satisfying yet gross result. Then salty snorts, lemony gargles and one more pass of the antihistimine eye drops and I declare myself DeGunked and DeGooped.
Sheryl - Jul 10, 2019 12:02:43 pm PDT #9434 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Yes, take care of yourself, Gud.
Theodosia - Jul 10, 2019 12:12:51 pm PDT #9435 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Would it be useful to sit with your wife and map out a reasonable set of tasks for the day? I think she is still loading her anxiety onto you, so that she can deflect it into criticism.
Tasks that she says you do not do well: ask her if it would be better if you don't do them at all, and hire somebody else to do them -- or have her do them herself.
It sounds like you NEVER do things WITH her. Even if all she'd be doing is handing you a wrench when you're under the sink, it would get her involved.
I'd very much like to see you take a "weekend off" once a month. Announce it in advance, so nobody is surprised. Second weekend of the month is Dad's, where he works on his own cool stuff, maybe goes to a movie (with other family along if they'd like) maybe stop for a meal out on the way home, or take a walk in the park.
Amy - Jul 10, 2019 3:43:13 pm PDT #9436 of 30019
Because books.
No spoilers, but the attention to detail in Stranger Things is amazing. The scene with the Gap in the mall? Period-correct price tags!? Wow.
aurelia - Jul 10, 2019 4:31:09 pm PDT #9437 of 30019
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Anachronistic lighting though.
Katerina Bee - Jul 10, 2019 7:27:16 pm PDT #9438 of 30019
Herding cats for fun
I think I wore those fashions and shopped st Sam Goody.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 11, 2019 2:56:16 am PDT #9439 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I loved the Gap! I didn't remember Gap Kids that early, but I think maybe it was because I was in the boondocks