January 23, 2008

On Being Teachable

I saved your Lowe's page in the favorites. I said.

Can you bookmark it? he said.

No. I don't know how to bookmark things, and I don't want to learn.

Just click on th-

I said I don't want to learn how. I'm too tired.

You don't even have bookmark- oh, there! Click that pa-

I SAID I DON'T WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DO IT!

Heavy sigh and walks away.

It's still here, just in the favorites.

(pause)

Why are you mad?

I'm not mad.

Ya know that saying, Don't try to teach a pig to dance. It frustrates you and makes the pig mad. That's what just happened.

I know, you're a pig.

Death stare.

I couldn't resist.

5 comments:

CMB said...

This sounds a lot like a Steve/Cara conversation. So glad to know I am not alone in this crazy world of husband/wifery.

Jodi said...

That's hilarious Laney!
Thanks for sharing :)

Jodi (OA blog)

Krystal said...

A true and accurate depiction of marriage, I must say!

:)

Heidi said...

I wandered over from WTM. Your blog is delightful and entertaining. I hope you don't mind if I link you on my blog.

Heidi
Mom of Levi, Luke, and Leif. :)

Laney said...

Link away, Heidi!

Thanks for visiting.:-)