tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post4970979406849289463..comments2024-03-27T10:29:06.518-04:00Comments on A Natural Scientist: In Which I Am IrritableJenny F. Scientisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072624674603337551noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-14806080290717907332013-06-19T20:35:27.602-04:002013-06-19T20:35:27.602-04:00Well, the longer version is 'he's trying t...Well, the longer version is 'he's trying to wrap up a very long, complicated, and expensive experiment which actually he really couldn't do before now, and for very complicated reasons he has to do it right now, and he's actually terrible at this sort of thing anyways so usually I do it and he does all the other things in life I hate, including our taxes, and mostly I deal with this stuff now because the person who is home-during-business-hours is me'. I should add that he never said, I have a job, you take care of it, I just thought we'd all end up happier in the END that way. We are not at the end yet, and therefore I am very unhappy. We did both wrestle with phone service last night! Together! Thrilling marital activities! Not.<br /><br />However, much like 'the cook washes not', the person not MAKING the arrangements doesn't get to COMPLAIN about them.<br /><br />Also paid work is looking better and better right now. Jenny F. Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072624674603337551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-79864548513460425352013-06-19T19:44:27.296-04:002013-06-19T19:44:27.296-04:00I'm pretty pissed at your spouse right now. An...I'm pretty pissed at your spouse right now. And you know what I struggle with? The part where you say he has a job so you should take on all this crap. Because you HAVE A JOB TOO. <br /><br />Of course, you are a strong, smart, and effective woman, so this must be the arrangement you want. So I'll withdraw my ire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-91138894677354302802013-06-17T22:53:24.020-04:002013-06-17T22:53:24.020-04:00It's the WORST! I did have some fantastic hel...It's the WORST! I did have some fantastic helpers including Nicole who is an awesome house-seller. But at least it'll be over soooooooon.Jenny F. Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072624674603337551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-45993432285397430112013-06-17T22:41:23.383-04:002013-06-17T22:41:23.383-04:00Belle, they are extraordinarily well-behaved child...Belle, they are extraordinarily well-behaved children for people other than their parents. (Well, except Tatoe's separation anxiety. Toys with buttons, lights, and sounds generally distract him. At least the irritating toys from the in-laws are good for something?) Something about, they feel so safe and loved by their parents they're free to behave like little monsters... So it's a good sign! Children developing normally! So. Not. Comforting.<br /><br />I am certain the spouse will be more reasonable after the move. Because, really, he'd better not get any worse.<br /><br />The children, unfortunately, will probably be out of sorts for at least a week after the move. So, your mom wants to watch them for a week, right? :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03276995787173932700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-49125630138201153712013-06-17T22:40:32.317-04:002013-06-17T22:40:32.317-04:00I feel stressed and irritated just reading about y...I feel stressed and irritated just reading about you moving and selling your house. Hang in there. Moving blows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-57377496844918198922013-06-17T20:40:39.108-04:002013-06-17T20:40:39.108-04:00!אֵֽשֶׁת חַֽיִל מִי יִמְצָא
(I would lend you the...!אֵֽשֶׁת חַֽיִל מִי יִמְצָא<br /><br />(I would lend you the heavy-duty earmuffs!)Jenny F. Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072624674603337551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-64814585009642707982013-06-17T20:27:07.991-04:002013-06-17T20:27:07.991-04:00Oh, I wouldn't get between you and the spouse....Oh, I wouldn't get between you and the spouse. I'd just take Bug and Tatoe somewhere far away, where you wouldn't have to hear them for at least a few hours. (You'd forgive me, though, if I brought ear plugs?)<br /><br />May this epoch in your life soon be over!Bellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-56463357865419575982013-06-17T17:58:39.242-04:002013-06-17T17:58:39.242-04:00Thanks - I will! It's probably for the best i...Thanks - I will! It's probably for the best if no-one gets between me and the spouse though. Jenny F. Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072624674603337551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-72032650447372497932013-06-17T17:57:51.812-04:002013-06-17T17:57:51.812-04:00My inner two-year-old, of course, NEVER comes out....My inner two-year-old, of course, NEVER comes out. Especially not this morning. And of course I'm super easy to live with and not irritating at all. Right? I hope that this being OVER makes everything better. Otherwise I'm joining the fucking circus.Jenny F. Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072624674603337551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-13044918651463134692013-06-17T16:53:43.709-04:002013-06-17T16:53:43.709-04:00Oh, hang in there! Moving just sucks, doesn't...Oh, hang in there! Moving just sucks, doesn't it? Call me anytime if you want to let off steam. Wish I were there to help!Bellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-78946668680995714092013-06-17T15:30:47.970-04:002013-06-17T15:30:47.970-04:00Argh. I'd be irritated, too. It all sounds fam...Argh. I'd be irritated, too. It all sounds familiar (well, minus the screaming kids, which I'm sure don't help). Hope things get better after the move.Ameliehttp://amelies-welt.de/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-37846700796192416512013-06-17T14:51:02.504-04:002013-06-17T14:51:02.504-04:00That's a ton that you've accomplished! Is ...That's a ton that you've accomplished! Is it too much to hope that he's paralyzed by so much change and will quickly get into gear once the move is over? I've got my fingers crossed that he's just channeling his inner 2 yr old.meridithhttp://countingchickens.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-12240235205833100602013-06-17T10:50:32.669-04:002013-06-17T10:50:32.669-04:00Ugh - sounds super frustrating! Hopefully it will ...Ugh - sounds super frustrating! Hopefully it will get better once you've moved?Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16722440908147410632noreply@blogger.com