Barrybran IV - Three Years Forward, 30 Years Back

[Barrybran]

I couldn't bite my tongue this morning. I arranged doctors appointments for the kids and I for after school today and before my wife went to work I clarified with her what I had to address at their respective appointments. My D4 is due for immunisations and before booking appointments I asked her where I had to get them done. My wife said that the community health clinic administered the immunisations but a doctor had to check D4 over so I booked her in for a an appointment to do so. My wife said this morning she never said anything about the doctor. Naturally, my heart starts racing because I know I clarified this and acted accordingly.

I decided to stand up for myself. I, as calmly as possible (ie. not very but I kept my voice down), told her that I am working on my listening skills and that whilst I will make some mistakes from time to time, I had asked her about the process and followed her instructions on this occasion. She argued the point to which I said we'll "agree to disagree on this one" and reiterated that I am working on being a better listener.

Seriously, it's like talking to my Dad sometimes. I know I have my flaws, I know I've been guilty of not listening but I'm working on it. I just want to be able to talk to a rational person again. Grrrr.