Caroline? Is six. Maybe seven.
I laughed out loud while reading it! It reminded me of the time Tim and I were driving somewhere, in the middle of a conversation. I can't remember exactly what we were talking about, but it definitely had to do wtih women being high maintenance.
Me: "I'm so not high maintenance."
Silence.
Me: "Am I high maintenance?"
Silence.
Me: "Tim! AM I HIGH MAINTENANCE?"
He just laughed. At least he was smart enough not to answer right away with a heartily ~ and very much deserved ~ yes, yes you are!
He said it best when he finally got up the courage to respond. It's not that I shop at only the finest stores, only wanting the nicest of things. Heck, I buy my make up from Wal Mart and gush over a good pair of shoes or top found there as well! I don't demand only the best of the best. I don't expect to be treated like a princess.
But I am high maintenance. In that I am unpredictable at times. One minute, I'm very self sufficient and don't want him to help me do anything. The next minute, I may get a little huffy because he wasn't right there to help me move the chair or lift the ottoman or whatever it may be. But I still want him to open the door for me. Always. (Side note: he's the only man I ever dated who opens the door for me. And I love it. It doesn't matter if we're going to the gym at 6am or going on a date night. Tim always opens my car door for me. And. I. Love. It.)
Today, I may have to have ketchup on my fries. Have to have ketchup. Tomorrow? Ketchup will likely gross me out.
And here we are, me on bed rest, learning to rely on Tim for everything. I'll admit he's caught me messing around in the kitchen and pulling clothes out of the dryer once or twice. And yes, he's asked me
And for once, I've not been high maintenance. I hear him out and go sit back down where I should've been in the first place.
So, I want to know: are you high maintenance? Tell me about it!
8 comments:
I love the silence from Tim. No honey, you're not high maintenance. You're just maintenance. hahaha.
I'm like you - very unpredictable. I have a fierce independent streak that should not be messed with. But, there are certain things (hello tupperware on the top shelf) that demand help from my husband.
None of that makes me high maintenance, though. It's my expectation he knows when to help and when to step back that makes me quite the project. ha.
that is too cute! :) you sound so much like me. I don't buy expensive things or need a lot but there are certain things... :)
haha Tim is one smart man!!!
Lee says I can be high maitnenace but really i just have really high expectations of everyone I interact with. I always do my job/task to the best of my ability and I expect everyone in the world to do the same- thus the issue.
I am VERY high maintenance when pregnant. I become very pouty- which I think I have every right to be. Especially given that Mon- Thurs. I am normally home alone to take care of the kids, dogs and house by myself. All this while preg with #3. That being said- I think I am very reasonable most other times in my life. So hang on Joey (and everyone else around me) and I will be back to my mostly self sufficient body in a few more months:)
I can totally see both of you in the car as that conversation took place. Now I think I need to ask Joey what he thinks about me- will let you know how that goes.
Oh honey high maintenance all the way. That's me. I wear it loud and proud! Got over the stigma associated with it after our first five years of marriage ;)
B...stay in the bed and stop doing laundry while you are supposed to be on bedrest. Take it from your cousin who's been there!!
I prolly can be at times but most of the time I would say no. I wonder if my husband would say the same thing.....
lol! i love this. your husband is brilliant for that silence. i'm pretty sure anthony would have a similar reaction ;)
Good job Tim for not saying yes! I think we all can be high maintenance at times! How are you feeling?? How is Molly doing?
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