And if you've ever been my friend or my sister or lived with me or even just talked to me - you know I'm not perfect. I'll admit it... I have one, okay maybe two, flaws.
(If you talk to my husband, don't believe anything he says. How would he know?)
Today I found a "list of things to do" that I wrote, oh, I guess three months or so ago. As I scanned the list, I was pretty pleased with myself that a few of the chores had actually been accomplished. Laundry? (that load anyway) Check. M's two month check-up? Done. Bedroom closet organized? Yes! Shower? Thank heavens! I was appalled, however, at the number of "things to do" I've re-written on many, many To-Do lists since then. How come it takes me so stinkin' long to get things done? Like that top I bought at GAP 28 days ago... I tried it on once I got home and it's no good, so I need to return it. Good thing I have 30 days to do so... otherwise I'd be in trouble. Do you ever ask yourself at 6:00 pm, What did I do all day? But I bet I know what you are thinking to yourself. You know what I am the worst at. You know what my biggest flaw of all is, don't you? That is, if you've ever called me, and expected a phone call in return. There! I said it! I am the worst at returning phone calls. Who knows why?? I love getting the calls. I love hearing from my friends. I love knowing my mom was thinking about me. I love seeing that little red light blinking on the phone. I love hearing the voice of family members, sounding so near, even though they are far away. I smile and feel loved. I'm sad when I see you called on the ID, but left no message. Then why, if I love hearing from you so much, don't I return your call?? It's not like I'm this coniving little person, hoping you'll leave a message, knowing that I'll purposefully leave you hanging. I promise! The truth is... sometimes it's dinner time, or baby's hungry, or my husband is finally home with us, or that one thing on the "To do" list really does have to get done today, or it's that pesky time difference, or I want to call when I have more time to chat, or we're on our way out the door, or I just forget... But normally, I add it to the very top of my list of "things to do." And we all know where that gets me. Not very far. Because as you now know, I have a flaw: And this is it.
I never said I was perfect.
(If you talk to my husband, don't believe anything he says. How would he know?)
Today I found a "list of things to do" that I wrote, oh, I guess three months or so ago. As I scanned the list, I was pretty pleased with myself that a few of the chores had actually been accomplished. Laundry? (that load anyway) Check. M's two month check-up? Done. Bedroom closet organized? Yes! Shower? Thank heavens! I was appalled, however, at the number of "things to do" I've re-written on many, many To-Do lists since then. How come it takes me so stinkin' long to get things done? Like that top I bought at GAP 28 days ago... I tried it on once I got home and it's no good, so I need to return it. Good thing I have 30 days to do so... otherwise I'd be in trouble. Do you ever ask yourself at 6:00 pm, What did I do all day? But I bet I know what you are thinking to yourself. You know what I am the worst at. You know what my biggest flaw of all is, don't you? That is, if you've ever called me, and expected a phone call in return. There! I said it! I am the worst at returning phone calls. Who knows why?? I love getting the calls. I love hearing from my friends. I love knowing my mom was thinking about me. I love seeing that little red light blinking on the phone. I love hearing the voice of family members, sounding so near, even though they are far away. I smile and feel loved. I'm sad when I see you called on the ID, but left no message. Then why, if I love hearing from you so much, don't I return your call?? It's not like I'm this coniving little person, hoping you'll leave a message, knowing that I'll purposefully leave you hanging. I promise! The truth is... sometimes it's dinner time, or baby's hungry, or my husband is finally home with us, or that one thing on the "To do" list really does have to get done today, or it's that pesky time difference, or I want to call when I have more time to chat, or we're on our way out the door, or I just forget... But normally, I add it to the very top of my list of "things to do." And we all know where that gets me. Not very far. Because as you now know, I have a flaw: And this is it.
I never said I was perfect.
5 comments:
You make me feel better knowing that your lists don't get done too. I just stop writing lists so I don't feel so guilty when I don't anything!
Admission is the first step! Just dial! :P
I write things on my lists that I have already completed, just so I can cross it out. I have problems, too, they're just different problems.
I was just thinking - That girl NEVER calls.
I'm glad you've admitted your problem. I'll let you know what my flaw is when I find one. =)
That time difference is a killer! I've woken my mom up way too many times.
Can you believe that Dalene writes things on her to do list just to cross them off? Her problems sounds more severe. ;)
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