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This week I am teaching my scale new obscenities. I feel a well rounded vocabulary is a valuable thing for any inanimate object. Today's word is "Mother Clucker" (noun): A word used by farm wives with small children for items that are contemptible or offensive, considered obscene, used as a generalized term of clucking abuse. Example: My scale is being a Mother Clucker and will end up smashed in a manure pit if it doesn't start cooperating.
This weekend was full of highs and lows. I went on a double date with the husband and his friends for the first time in 6 months. These are fun people. They joke around, don't take anything too seriously, and are completely inappropriate in public. I love them. Apparently I said something that no one took seriously except my husband. Probably because it was at his expense and started by the other couple when they mentioned they never see me. To which I replied something along the lines of this may be the last or he never takes me out.. something.. I have no clue what I said to be honest. I know it was funny because everyone laughed but him. This turned into a ride home where I finally looked at my husband in a confined space where he could not escape and ask him. "Do you actually think I'm happy???" in a way that the reply of yes would have labeled him an idiot.
This FINALLY got through to him that maybe I don't like working 24/7 and never having a break from my kids that doesn't involve me taking care of adult children (aka work). No.. rush hour traffic is not my quiet time. No.. milking cows 3 nights a week so everyone can have a night off except me is not my idea of a great time. Why do I do it? Because I'm a mom, a caring individual, and I'm not an insensitive completely oblivious donkey.
Results? A slightly stunned husband who actually seems appreciative and 1 glorious night off a week where I don't have to rush home. It's my night to do whatever I freakin want. I'm researching yoga classes right now. One on the way home has a free night to try it out. And another place just opened that I will check out next. Apparently going completely mother cluckin crazy can sometimes get you results.
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CONGRATS on your bravery!!! We love you!!!!
03 Apr 17 by member: gokona
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I'm not married, and never have been but, thanks to a Pastor who doesn't leave any stone un-turned, even I know that in order to have a happy wife, and a happy life; you need to take her out at least a couple times a month, and enjoy some together time, away from all the stress and responsibilities that life normally brings. Stick to your guns, he'll come around!
03 Apr 17 by member: ShyGuy
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Yeah for you! Enjoy your time alone. Add in a couple of dates with the hubby and you'll have it made.
03 Apr 17 by member: mickfan1
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I am proud of you! My ex NEVER got it thru his head I hated being the only one doing everything. That is why he is my ex....
03 Apr 17 by member: PGM012197
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That's awesome! Sometimes people need that THUNK of something hitting them like a ton of bricks to get through.
03 Apr 17 by member: ehead
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Good on you for being honest, and good on him for actually hearing you. Man, there's hope for marriage yet! :)
03 Apr 17 by member: AZSouthsideGirl
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That's some weird, abstract art you got there in your profile pic.
04 Apr 17 by member: northernmusician
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Finally, time for you. For sure try the yoga, but perhaps also try to find something that doesn't involve 'work'. Something nurturing for your soul. It too needs a time out :)
04 Apr 17 by member: sarahsmum
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