After supper, I was slightly frustrated.
I forgot to run the dishwasher last night, so it was full - I’d have to wash all of the dishes.
I grumbled about it - thinking perhaps, Mr. Incredible would take the hint and at least help me clear the table, put the left overs away, etc.
and in the one split second, where I could have asked nicely for help, kept my mouth shut and just done the dishes, I became the wife that all husbands hate - the one that expects him to read my mind. There, I said it, why can’t he read my mind? I can’t read his, but he should be able to read mine. And I know better, because the day mind reading class was offered he was surfin’ the net.
I know he’s not feeling all that great - but he should have just helped, I’m not feeling all that great either. and I did the unmentionable thing of… “I’m not the only one who ate supper, so why am I the only one doing the dishes…”
and when he came back into the kitchen and said - what do you want me to do - dry?
I said NO, just leave them - they can air dry.
I’m a grump, a witch, I don’t know why. I’m just really really touchy lately… WTF?
I’m sorry Mr. Incredible, I don’t mean to be a b*tch, and I know you are a good person and hubby, I need to say what I am thinking, and not expect you to read my mind.
8:24 pm
Shit happens. Sometimes we need to let it out (with nothing expected in return), sometimes it needs to be said (to whomever or no one in particular).
((hugs))
Feel better.
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5:48 am
My hubby can’t read minds either, lol, but I still expect him to from time to time. Just think, your kids will be old enough to load the dishwasher soon. I haven’t done that in years. My two oldest alternate every other week with dishwasher duties, I just put in the Cascade for them. If I have to wash some of them, the person holding the weekly duties must dry and put them away. It works quite well.
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9:16 am
It’s ok we all have days like that!
10:14 am
I have occasionally fallen into that trap myself. Don’t beat yourself up over it.
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4:16 pm
Boy, can I relate to this! I know exactly what you mean and sometimes I can just get so angry that he doesn’t listen to my mind when it’s talking. It’s so silly, I know, but still we do that sometimes. It’s okay. He either will understand or he will forgive you anyway if he doesn’t. That’s what’s great about husbands.
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5:21 pm
Oh honey, we all been there…and I think our husbands need a good butt kicking and ass chewing everu now and then anyway..
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10:29 am
I hate when I am “that” wife. You’re lucky nobody cares.
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4:44 pm
yes, you need to just ask and he needs to NOT have an attitude when you do ask. EVen when I do ask my hubby, his reaction (typically a sigh as if I’m asking too much of him) makes me want to throw the dirty dish at him!