"Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick"

[GoatGal]

Question from Maybell: "You won't tolerate getting the chores dumped on you... but you were totally willing to cancel your plans if his changed, even though your understanding was that he was committed to being there?"

I need to clarify that.
No, I was definitely not willing to cancel my plans.
I was putting HIM on notice that I would be um..."re-arranging things" for that evening, which meant his presence was NOT going to be required as planned.

And one thing I know for sure is that he wants to stay here.
So... the change was only going to be: "Don't bother coming tonight--see you tomorrow, I guess!"

However, it's like having a babysitter cancel at the last minute.

If he didn't show up, it would have been much harder for me to get out, not that I couldn't, but it becomes a real production.
(There's nothing like trying to chase after roosters in high heels and a little black dress...)
I would have had to leave later and come home earlier due to the animals/chores, medications, and the fact that I'd be up again at 6 AM.

As it happens, I got home after 5 AM... !!!

More on that story later...


"Good job recognizing that your buttons getting pushed was accidental."

Yeah. Thank goodness I didn't react to that.
I have to keep reminding myself that some of this stuff is accidental, some is deliberate, and some is simply in my head.

It all worked out.

---GG

PS: Glad you're checking on me, Maybell!