It's no secret to anyone who's been around me or talked to me lately that I am stressed out.
Teaching is hard, my house is turning into a money pit, and all I can think about is how I can't find time to work on the Big-Ass Paper despite its looming deadline.
Just when I think I've got it under control, my kids stop acting like human beings with any rational thought whatsoever and I discover that the shower sprays a fine mist all over the basement through the tile.
People have been very kind to me in my frayed state. They say they are sorry about my stress. Please tell them if there's anything they can do. And it will all be okay. Big sis is so worried she dreams that I'm drowning.
Tonight, when the clogged sink in the kitchen put me over the edge and I called my dad to ask if I could give the house back, his reaction calmed me in a way that nothing else has in recent weeks. He laughed. "Welcome to home ownership," he chuckled. "Get yourself a snake."
Even though my I'm-your-little-girl-so-feel-sorry-for-me voice took over as I told him it wasn't funny, that I hated owning a house, and what the hell is a snake, I couldn't help but laugh either. Finally.
So for all who have put up with me of late, thank you. I see the light, if only for this moment, and I promise that I will work on getting over my self-pity. As soon as I find the time.
6 comments:
Isn't it ironic that the stress-case of our whole family, Papa, is the one who eases your stress and makes you laugh? Touche - as you might say.
What is a snake?
A snake is a freaky-deaky twisty thing that you ram down the drain and it makes all sink problems disappear. Maybe you could try it on your paper?
I would highly encourage you to re-caulk that tile in the bathroom.
Give the transition six months and everything will be okay. I promise.
Hey, who is that midwest hick guy?
When you're done with the snake, can I use it on my colon? Maybe it will be the answer to all pity parties we've had as of late!
Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks a snake should not be associated with one's house. And who is the midwest hick? No idea. Glad to have a new visitor, though, as all other visitors may soon leave me due to my general absence from my own blog.
your readership is loyal and true.
i will compulsively click daily no matter what.
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