Sensitive About Perfection?
Jennifer Aniston only thought Brad Pitt lacked a sensitivity chip…
When my husband was little he announced to his mother that he “had never had a perfect day.” Guaranteed that a perfect day would include beer and some form of fishing for him. This came up over breakfast on Sunday and I said, “What about our wedding day?”
He said, “It rained.”
I’ve always felt rain was lucky and was actually pretty happy that it rained even if we had an outdoor reception.
I said, “What about the day your daughter was born?”
He said, “Are you kidding me? That was a nightmare!!! And… it rained. ”
I suppose that I might be more upset if he had a perfect day that didn’t include me. Maybe I just have low standards where my version of perfection is concerned. Or maybe I am more of an optimist than I originally thought.
I think that any day that ends with a brand new, healthy, bundle of life in this world is perfect. I think that any day that ends with two people who are soulmates, together, in love, and incredibly happy (too many pictures or NOT Mr. Doran) is a perfect day.
But, then again, I’m strange… or my husband really is an assmonkey… or both, could be both.
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January 31, 2006 @ 8:33 pm
I’m with you! It doesn’t take much for me to have a perfect day but my husband is the same; he’ll always find something that wasn’t up to par.
men.
February 1, 2006 @ 9:03 am
I think it’s a little of both. But, I agree with you!
February 1, 2006 @ 9:42 am
I’m with you and Zazzafooky! It doesn’t take much to be a perfect day for me. (It’s the simple things that make it so) ;-)
3T
February 1, 2006 @ 2:44 pm
Zazzafooky Why are they like that? I don’t get it.
Zube LOL You are probably right.
3T Amen! I don’t need sunshine and rainbows to make it perfect…
February 1, 2006 @ 5:15 pm
If everyone’s still breathing at the end of my day, it is a success.
The day I get to quit my job will be a perfect day.
February 1, 2006 @ 7:14 pm
Aww! Did you ask him what he thought would be the perfect day? :D Maybe his sights are too high. I mean, we can’t all win the lottery, lose 10lbs, hair all fall in place, pick the perfect outfit, etc. in one day.
February 2, 2006 @ 7:34 am
Happy (perfect) Groundhog Day!
LOL
February 2, 2006 @ 2:38 pm
Chickie Nothing unreasonable about either one of those things! :o)
KentuckyGurl Oh this isn’t the first time this conversation has come about. His idea of a perfect day would involve fishing, beer, a boat, lots of fish biting, cool temps and a clear, glassy lake… $#@#$%%$##$
Marti Right back atcha!!! LOL
February 3, 2006 @ 3:41 pm
Ummm…. I think husband is an assmonkey. LOL. A Perfect day? Now come on. I have to say that a perfect day is only what you make it.
February 5, 2006 @ 1:10 pm
Dazed I agree… husband IS an assmonkey and a perfect day is only what you make of it!
February 14, 2006 @ 9:12 pm
Maybe your sister lashed out against your mom because she knows that’s something that SHE can control and have dominance and power, whereas at home with her partner she has no control. Make sense? I can’t find the right words sometimes. :|
February 14, 2006 @ 10:02 pm
Oh that is so hard. I have no words of wisdom I can offer - but to let you I have been down the same road, and you are so correct. What goes around, comes around, and they will get their actions revisited upon them in the end.
February 15, 2006 @ 2:19 am
Kentucky girl took the words right out of my mouth…
Karma does come back when you least expect it…
February 15, 2006 @ 2:57 am
I extend my sympathies to you hon. Dealing with family is one of the most challenging thing we humans face.
I also understand how you feel the need to defend your reason for concern. I absolutely agree, that being a jerk or a control freak can be an unfortunate attribute of ANY person - including those who are a minority, whether it is a racial or ethnic minority, or a sexual orientation minority.
Years ago, I worked with a black woman who was a jerk. Plain and simple, she was a jerk. Yet everyone (all the other white women, like me) REFUSED to say anything negative, for fear of being labled racist.
A person’s character has no color, religion or orientation. A jerk is a jerk - LOL
Blessing to you and good wishes that your sister will see the light.
February 15, 2006 @ 7:38 am
Well, my Mom always said, “What goes around, eventually comes right back around and slaps you in the face!” And I learned late in life, Momma’s always right!
February 15, 2006 @ 9:26 am
I feel for you… Over the last few years I have found that my own family who should be supportive, goes out of their way to be hurtful and vindictive. It always hurts worse when it is your own family… especially when you can’t understand why they would do something so cruel.
At least you are able to blog about it. I can’t… that only causes more problems for me with my family. :)
Hang in there…
February 15, 2006 @ 11:44 am
Oh geeze Amy. I feel for you, and your mom. As a strong believer in karma, I feel for your sister as well. I’ll say a prayer for all of you. As family should be a blessing of love in our lives, it hurts when a member strikes out in anger.
(((HUGS))) to you and your mom, Amy.
3T
February 15, 2006 @ 1:18 pm
Kentucky Girl Anything is possible and none of it would surprise me anymore, you know? You might have something there.
Crazy Lady I really hope so… I’ve seen it happen, but it always seems that by the time it comes around you really don’t care anymore.
The Coconut Amen! Thanks for stopping by!
Marti My thoughts exactly… a jerk is a jerk. You are right, though, I did feel the need to defend a bit because I wanted it to be clear that I have no beef with her orientation just the way she has decided to treat everyone.
Thanks so much, Marti. It really means a lot.
TXSM My mom has always said the same thing too… I’m looking forward to the return visit. ;o)
Matilda Kay Thanks! I have to tell you though, I have a sneaking suspicion that certain family members are tripping through here, which was why I was so pointed a couple of times in the post… I used to care about whether my posts caused problems, I’m slowly coming around to not really giving a spit one way or the other.
3T Thank you so much. I really appreciate it, very, very much.
Thanks to everyone who commented and allowed me the space to vent. Your well wishes are really appreciated.
February 18, 2006 @ 7:29 am
Dang, Amy. I followed the whole series. I’m sorry.
I don’t know much else to say. That was a really hurtful thing to say to your Mom.
February 21, 2006 @ 1:57 pm
Zube! I just can’t imagine saying something that heartless, you know? It’s as if she has absolutely NO clue at all how hurtful some of the things she has said really are.