A Little Response

So I get this anonymous comment on my blog that says

So he forgets your anniversary without getting bitched out for it and
you're
supporting him, too? You are a far more patient woman than I.

So I figure I will comment on this just a bit.
First, I will ask that you just come on out and say who you are. I am not going to attack you or be angry with you. I am just going to explain my position and hope that you see where I'm coming from. I just ask that you give yourself a name for me so I know who I'm responding to.

Second, I generally don't EVER bitch Chris out. I think there are much better and more positive ways of dealing with any issue. Bitching makes me a bitch. I don't do that. As far as being upset that he didn't make some big hairy deal out of our anniversary - who cares? Like I said, I think special days like birthdays and anniversaries can be special to some but don't always have to be. For me, they're more about making the other person feel special and loved - not to make sure they make me feel that way.

Third, it is true that I support Chris. But he supports me too. WE support EACH OTHER. We each contribute to the life that we have together and I appreciate his contributions immensely. While our financial information is not for public consumption here on my blog, I will simply say that he is responsible for a good chunk of the green currently flowing INTO our household. Not only that, but there is much more than money that goes into making our house a home. Chris is great about helping out around the house. He generally does my laundry every week (he just doesn't manage to hang it up! haha ... just pokin' at ya, babe ;-) ) !! He puts up with me on Sunday evenings when I'm so tired I can hardly stand. He doesn't expect me to do things around the house when I'm falling over. He lets me rest when I can rest.

Third, yes - I am a VERY patient person! Anybody who knows me can tell you that. But patience isn't really what matters between Chris and I. While there are certainly times when it helps, I think that our understanding and respect for each other are the top things that keep us going day in and day out.

So for you, anonymous blogreader, and anyone else who may have wondered...I hope this gives you a bit more of an insight into why I do the things that I do. Whether you are a first-time reader or one of the other anonymous commenters that I've gotten, please introduce yourself!

To everyone else ... Happy Halloween! And just in case you are interested - it's been 36 days straight I've been working. I've got 25 more to go and then it's Thanksgiving! WHEW! But worth it ... so, so worth it!

Have a great one!

Love,
Darbi