Wednesday 25 February 2009

And Neither Will I Take It From Snappy Young Brats

Shawn and I are making a huge effort to be especially gentle with each other right now. We're both stressed about our individual job situations and what it means for us as a couple. We're both making an effort to be supportive and encouraging and just nice to each other. Except that sometimes, at 4am, when you're shaken awake from a deep sleep so that your husband can tell you that he feels sick, it's difficult to remember to be nice. Sometimes you might respond with a snappy "sssshhhhhh!" and a disgruntled sigh. You might even ask your husband if he could perhaps shiver less violently, as you're trying to sleep.

In my defence, I don't think I was actually awake because I don't remember any of it at all. Shawn told me the story this morning, with puppy dog eyes and a gravelly voice. He's got a fever and chills and a sore throat (and a job interview! today!) and oh, aren't I the best wife in the world? If I ever have kids, I will totally be the mom who's all "Gawd. Can't you change your own diaper? I have important things to do like reading blogs and eating chocolate."

Sigh.

So I made him some lemon tea and made myself a bit late for work but I think it was worth it because he just texted me to let me know that he's on his way to his interview (my lemon tea is magical.) I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he doesn't vomit on anyone.

12 comments:

  1. You and my bf were cut from the same mold, I swear. He gets up early and I like to sleep in on the weekends. I wasn't feeling well so I grabbed my cell phone and texted him in the other room that he had gotten me sick with his cold. Did he come in and give my sympathy or juice or anything? Nope, just had a full convo with me over text from the next room over. Sad face.

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  2. To find a bit of humor during stressful times is what will get you by. Maybe you can remind Shawn that should he bring up last night again. Fingers crossed that the interview is a good one!

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  3. I think this silly cold virus is making it's way around because my bf has it too. I hope Shawn feels better soon and the interview goes swimmingly well!

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  4. He should at least vomit professionally.

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  5. All of my good interview vibes are being sent northward to you! Even if he doesn't get the job, I think he deserves a congrats for even getting an interview so quickly!

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  6. lol! That's the best response to an "I'm not feeling well" ever - and I have definitely done that.

    Remembering to be nice is a Big Deal - you guys are so good at life! =)

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  7. Poor Shawn can't win for losing.

    P.S. I'm sorry I called him "Sean" in my last comment. I hate it when I misspell names!

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  8. How nice you are!!! I love lemon tea, that's my secret to beating illnesses, too. Hope his interview goes well!

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  9. Wow, good for you guys for actually trying to be extra nice. I'm not sure Sam and I would do that!

    Hope Shawn's interview went really well and he's now employed (even though a pay cut sucks!).

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  10. I hope he is recovered and gainfully employed by the time you read this comment. <3

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