Is 50/50 A Load Of Crap?
February 21st, 2010, posted by Marcie, Tags: Express Male: Hubby Talk,Juggling & Struggling,On The Career Track,Time Is A Four Letter Word
P-O-O-P-E-D. Yes girls, there is a nasty place we all reach on occasion. And whoa, does it stink! For me, it was one of those weeks at the office that managed to drain me of every last drop of anything even resembling a human — let alone that of the female variety (they call it “dog tired” for a reason). Fortunately, the hubby was able to pitch in at home with a little extra parenting… or should I say babysitting? Grrrr.
It all started when I lumbered my utterly-depleted-self into our house at 9:30 on Friday night. I was clearly ready for a glass of wine…well okay, three. I barely made it in the door when the hubby shot me a look. You know, THE LOOOOOOK. So I’m thinking: “Who’s sick? What broke? What did your crazy family do this time?”
“We’re out of toilet paper and wipes,” he whimpers. I stop. “Huh?” Keep in mind, I’d put in about a 55-hour week at the office. He, about 20-hours shy of that. (Translation: TWENTY hours I didn’t have). Hubby: “We’re using napkins.” Me: “Uhhhh…”
Damn. So much for the lusty greeting we used to give each other on Friday nights (we met in college). I choose my battles. I give a sympathetic nod, grab my overstuffed (but fabulously cute) bag and head for our bedroom — forgoing the collegiate antics and the necessary beverages.
I speed though my readying for bed routine, complete with eight different facial products guaranteed to rid me of the dawg-thing I have going and hopefully make me look bright-eyed in the morning. After all, tomorrow’s a new day, and it’s the weekend! But as my head hits the pillow, I wonder: Did the hubby assume our children would explode if he took them into a store? Or maaaaaybeeee he isn’t aware of the magical place that sells paper products for one’s bottom? Either way, I’m thinking this 50/50 stuff is a load of crap. What do you think?
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Oh yes. My mom tried to tell me my marriage should be 50/50. Funny, I vividly remember this is what she and my step dad argued about consistently! It’s never 50/50. Sometimes it’s 70/30 or 90/10 and not always me doing the work. On crazy days, I try to appreciate the things my husband did do. When I tell him so, it usually inspires him to keep doing what he can.
Soooooo true. You gals crack me up! There is no such thing as 50/50, find me someone who really thinks so. And for the record, I think you are extremely tolerant. I would have said a whole lot more than “uhhh” had that been my greeting home after a hard day at work.