Strange Ideas about Gifts
My husband still comes up with some shocking viewpoints. Every once in a while, he’ll make a statement that’s just pure genius–those moments I savor. However, he also occasionally makes a statement that reveals cluelessness about society, life, and all things real and normal–and I mean in a way that takes the word “oblivious” to unchartered territory. We’re not talking different plain or different planet. We’re talking different stratosphere, possible different lifeform.
I was a little irritated because I had insomnia (due to an exciting opportunity–good stuff, not bad). So I wanted to tell my husband how excited I was. So I go downstairs to tell him, but he started complaining because I was interrupting his drawing on the computer.
I felt that was extremely babyish.
So, I told him lots of things to help him understand how babyish and selfish that was. For example, how he never buys me gifts. (I actually don’t care about gifts except for Mother’s Day. This year he forgot that one, and it really made me mad! So it seemed to fit into this conversation.)
In short, the conversation changed from one about insomnia and job opportunities and drawing to one about why he never buys me gifts (which I don’t want anyway).
I said, “Everyone buys their wife gifts. Ask your friend Bruce. I guarantee you that man buys his wife presents for her birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day, and probably–SIT DOWN wouldn’t want you to faint–even when there’s NO holiday to celebrate!”
In all seriousness, my husband looked at me with a furrowed brow and said, “Holly, no one buys that many gifts.”
First of all, that statement made no sense. I only named 3 holidays. Was he trying to say that no one buys 3 gifts a year period? Or that no one buys 3 gifts a year for his spouse? Or that no one buys 3 gifts in a lifetime? I don’t know. And I don’t care. I do think, however, that my husband might benefit from interacting with human lifeforms (namely mine) more often.
The computer drawing and forums don’t seem to be helping him in real life scenarios.
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Your hubby is a classic…been busy lately, Holly? And sorry about Adam :p I’ve always been partial to Gokey anyway so am good. :p
I would pick up the book the “Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands” by Dr. Laura.
Next time try bringing him a sandwich when you want to interrupt his hyper-focusing time. If that doesn’t work you could try saying, “I am ready to make that fourth child, right after we talk for at least 30 minutes.” If that doesn’t work…sorry I got nothing else.
Hi Noemi!!!
Yes, things have been very hectic! But in good ways. How about you? I need to stop by. (I mean your blog, of course, not your home on the other side of the world:)
Hi Grayquill,
Dr. Laura sounds very familiar. I’ll check this book out. Sounds like the way to get his attention lies either in food or …the 4th child method. Sounds pretty accurate to me. Thanks!
You know my husband gives me cards but never thinks to do anything beyond that. He says if I want something I can just go get it. So I can totally identify with you. It’s so sad that they are unable to give or put forth that effort because it is that lack of effort that hurts.