This is a venting post. Just so you know what to expect, I want to put it out there right now. Today is a full blown "Laura Is Annoyed" day.
Ellie has been sick for the past few days with a cold (not what I am annoyed about), and she's been a real trooper. Today Kev and I were going to have the girls stay with Dad so we could run some errands and Santa could get a few more stocking stuffers. Plus I didn't want to take her out in the bitter cold when she's been feeling so icky lately. Anyways, about 45 minutes before we were supposed to go Kev tells me he's not feeling well either. So, of course, I said we could go a different day. That really didn't bother me. What bothers me is what a BABY he is when he's sick. Are all men like this?? He plays the "poor me" card to the point I can't help but roll my eyes. I know, I know...that sounds terrible of me...but this is what really gets me. Hear me out. When he was on the road I cannot count the number of times I was sick and still had to get my butt up, take care of the girls, go to work, make dinner, run baths, read stories, etc. I sure as heck didn't have anyone making me warm drinks and soup, keeping the house quiet while I slept, etc. Mommy's aren't supposed to get sick. It's in the job description. I get that. Still, shouldn't that go for fathers as well?? Even when Kev's home and I'm sick it's really no different. At the very least I get hounded by a million and one questions that any grownup should be able to figure out if they put their mind to it and didn't rely on another to do everything for them. It's to the point that when I feel terrible I don't even mention it anymore. More trouble than it's worth I guess. Kev's not at that point yet. He has no problem letting everyone know that he doesn't feel good, and has no problem telling me what I should do about it. UGH!!!!
Man, this sounds horrible of me doesn't it? I know it does...but I can't help it. Kev's mom is a kind caring woman who I am sure did all she could for him when he was sick...and that's great. But boy oh boy has it made my job tough as a wife!! It's times like these is when I feel like a terrible wife. Maybe I am. Oh well.
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I can't complain too much - Chad's really great when I'm sick. Except for the questions thing...I get that whether I'm sick or not. I also get annoyed when he's sick though...mostly because he feels he's just allowed to sleep for days. I don't get to sleep for days EVER, much less when I'm sick.
Yes, all men are babies when they're sick. Seriously. I'll try to raise Vic differently, but I'm sure it just part of being a boy.
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