It is amazing how well-suited Craig and I are for each other.
We are exactly alike in so many ways; yet the ways in which we are different, we are polar opposites!
You’re probably wondering how we could be so perfectly matched if there are ways we couldn’t be more different.
It’s because the things he has no patience for, I excel at, and the things that make my skin crawl, he could do all day.
Take “sales” as an example.
A case-in-point:
This past year, Kate took tumbling lessons at a local dance studio. When the end of the year came and we attended the recital, it was apparent almost immediately that she would not be returning to that studio this coming fall.
The recital sucked.
We, along with another family, set out in search of a new dance studio. I’m happy to report that Kate and her little buddy, Miss A, are now both taking tap and ballet at a new and much better studio.
Miss A’s mom and I have been wondering if we would be getting a call from the old dance teacher asking if we were signing up the girls for another year. We each plotted our words of escape, and have been sitting tight all summer in anticipation.
The call came Friday.
The next time I saw Craig after speaking with the old dance teacher, I told him I had gotten the call.
“Well, did you tell her we aren’t coming back?”
“No. She didn’t ask. She wanted to check if I had gotten the postcard she sent about registration, and I hadn’t.”
“When’s registration?”
“Tomorrow.”
“What would you have said if she had asked you?”
“I was planning on telling her that we are giving gymnastics a try. It’s not a bunch of *malarky* because we are taking the girls to gymnastics. It’s just that we are doing dance, too.”
{He smirks}
“WHAT?!? Why did you give me that look?!”
“Because you answered like a true saleswoman. You answered the question without really answering the question.”
“What was I supposed to do? Tell her we weren’t bringing Kate back there because she sucks as a teacher?!”
And then it happened.
He walked over to me, wrapped his arms around me – squeezing me tight – and said, “I have never loved you as much as I do right at this very moment.”
OH NO, GIRL – HE DIDN’T!?
OH YES, GIRL – HE DID!!
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I LOOOOVE this post. Sounds exactly the way the Geek.Boy.Husband and I get along! It’s great!
I think it’s awesome that he loves the little liar in you! I have been pulling those half truths since I was old enough to understand what “grounded” meant.
This is so funny! I have seen some dance places like that! Gymnastics is the way to go. make sure to do a trial class and see what the teacher is like. Ha! have a great night!
Mama Hen
My husband gets all proud of me when I do stuff like that, too…because it is so unlike me!
LOL!!! love it!
Funny. You’ll have to fill me in on where NOT to take Presley when she’s older.
Ha! I would have been worried all summer about the impending phone call, too! I never want to hurt anyone’s feelings, and don’t do well with being blunt….well, to someone’s face anyway!
I’m terrible at doing stuff like that. I’d probably just not answer the phone. : P It’s great how Craig can appreciate that quality in you.
LOL, that is too funny! My husband and I are the same way, we balance each other just like you guys do LOL!
Just found your blog today and wanted to say I’m so glad I did! I love this post and I totally know what you mean abt having differences with your hubby. My hubs and I are the same way.
And yours sounds just peachy! What a sweetheart!
There’s a reason they say that opposites attract! I love that he loves the politician in you, and he’s right – you definitely answered without actually answering the question. Love it!
Ooooh I heart this one Liz! Hahahaha you have a hidden talent inside you, lady!
Sales lady! I’ve never thought of evasion quite that way! lol
That is awesome. I,, BTW, would have totally screened and avoided even speaking to her, because I’m a scaredy cat that way.
Pretty impressive. Me, I would probably let the machine answer, put it off for days and days, and then last minute end up having to come up with something that makes totally no sense because I am the world’s worst liar!
The dance studio dilemma is a tough one. We changed after a year too.
And aaaawwww!
I would have done the exact same thing! I hate confrontation. Even when people suck, I don’t want to be the one to tell them!
HAHAHA! I can’t believe he said that to you! But I probably would’ve done the same thing. I hate confrontation. Either that or avoiding her phone calls
. Yes. I am a chicken.
Love that story! I pretty much think it is a must to marry somebody who balances you out. Ben is the most laid back guy and lets anything roll right off his back. Me…not so much!
See, it’s important that they appreciate those things about us!
Preferably without having to point them out.
It’s difficult to feel appreciated for something when you had to send out memos TELLING people to appreciate it.
Go Craig!
You two are adorable.
I’m so happy – also, I’m not sure what tumbling is, so I’ll just feel stupid about that for a little while until I forget about it.
Hubby and I are very much the same as well. I think when someone, like your hairdresser, tells you “Opposites attract,” it’s a bunch of malarkey, a way to get you to go on a blind date with their tattooed nephew.
Stick with what you know – and if it sucks, as so many dance studios do, look for another, but in the same aisle. Opposite is just opposite!
Elizabeth
I love unexpected moments like that.
Haha. How cute. Husbands are awesome.
You must have been so good at marketing; what a smooth way of saying, “no thanks.” I am taking notes right now.
LOL!! That sounds just like something I would do. I hate confrontation. I would rather use a sales approach any day. Good thing that your hubs loves the saleslady in you too!!
Tell Craig that I expect the recital to be the first thing reviewed at snarkyreview.com
Some people just such and they need to know. Hopefully someone else will tell her. Because like you, I would have totally done the same thing.
It’s kind that you didn’t want to hurt her feelings, but it’s so sweet that your husband was impressed.
That was sweet what your hubby said. I would have done the same thing. I am not good at lying but I don’t think I would have been able to tell the truth (since I hate awkward moments). Answering the question without answering is just easier.
And that right there is the difference between men and women. My husband and I could have had this exact conversation. Sometimes a little selling is called for. Why don’t they realize that?
I think you were just sparing her feelings and that’s actually really kind of you!
It’s great that he appreciates your talents. How would he have handled the phone call?
I hate doing stuff like that too, but if you are lucky enough to have a part that isn’t, you are lucky enough.
I meant: If you are lucky enough to have a partner, not part.