Guilty as charged.. I am a WAW.

[Bridgestone]

hi
double checked with H on dates that wouldn't work for meeting with counselors before I started calling.

Called two,

one may not even agree to see us, needs to have clinical evaluation first to see if we are in need of his services or if there are others in the community that would serve us better... Um ok...

So over the phone, when this person calls back in 2-4 days, I'm suppose to highlight the issues we're having and what got us to this point all in 5 minutes or so. uh-huh

Then if they agree that this Dr. is able to meet our needs as a counselor then the SOONEST They could get us in would be the end of August. uggg...


The 2nd guy I called (does the same Couples Communication course that H & I agreed to do, as the first guy) can get us in Thursday at 4pm. Sold.. took it. Got directions.

Called H. and said

"how does Thursday, day after tomorrow, at 4pm strike you for an appointment.. I couldn't believe he could work us in that quick!"

He replied in his raised voice that indicates irritation, "What??" I told you I have to do xyz that day at work"

I replied calmly, with my heart in my throat and trying not to hang up and run away from his intensity...

"It is in the late afternoon we don't need to leave until 2pm. Your xyz will be done by 12noon at the latest and you know it. When has it ever gone past lunch? Give me one time in 30 years."

I waited patiently.. it was quiet. For those that don't remember, he backed out of MC 2x during a 3 week period, over a year ago to do 'his job' instead of go to counseling.

He then replied, in a much quieter & calm voice. "what day did you say it was?"

I said, 'day after tomorrow, thursday".

"Oh, I thought you said the 10th and you know I have to do xyz that morning"

I thought about defending .. how did you get 'the tenth' from 'Thursday, day after tomorrow'?? but I didn't.

I replied with.. "so Thursday, the 3rd, day after tomorrow at 4pm works for you?"

"yes, that should be fine".

"ok then...thanks.. see you at D's ballgame at 7pm, please bring the lawn chairs."

"See ya"

I want a beer, maybe 2.
I'm going to hang jeans on the line instead.