And I’m pretty much a great big giant spoiled brat. After my lifeline, aka my computer, broke down last week I lasted about 12 hours before I called Pat and asked him to go buy a new one. That’s right. A new computer. You know, just pick one up on his way home from work or something.
Ok so it’s not THAT bad. Pat had been talking about getting a second computer for some time now. He wanted to finish paying off the van (my sweet sweet ride) before making any other large purchases, but here I was pressuring him to skip that plan and purchase one NOW while our other computer was being worked on. His answer was simple. And slightly condescending.
“Kat. I’m not going to run out and buy a computer compulsively just because yours happens to be broken. We are not some kind of crazy computer people who can’t live without the internet for a couple of days. Just because you like to go out and spend without thinking things through does not mean I do. We’re not getting another computer!”
My response was complex. And slightly juvenile.
I hung up on him.
He called back about five minutes later puzzeled about our strange disconnection. When I told him I was irritated with him and hung up on him he was baffled. (We’re not in the habit of communicating in such a manner). I then went on and on about how I had no connection to the outside world, our computer was gone and our phones were not working, I had had a particularly stressful day as my lovely assistant had called in sick and I’d been running around after 10 kids by myself all day. Not to mention we had been talking about getting a new computer anyways and there’s NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT!!!! To drill the point home I mentioned that Pat has no idea what it’s like, he has a computer at his fingertips all day long, he’s not rattled by the excessive noise children often make, and he gets to go workout and take his dear old time coming home when I AM PULLING MY HAIR OUT!!! I believe I also threw in the business, it’s very convenient actually, “and I need to work on things for the daycare…I was planning on having that stuff out to the parents by Monday!”
Pat remains calm. He’s good at this.
“Kat? Would you like me to go to Best Buy and pick up a computer after work today??”
And so he did.
And so I blog.
Of course, after my rant, I insisted he NOT buy a computer. No no no, that’s actually NOT what I want…at least not under those circumstances. I want him to buy one when he’s ready. It’s his computer afterall. He should be able to look around and find the perfect one. Oh please, no. Don’t do it. I over reacted. I was being irrational. I’m so sorry.
Ok.
If you must.
And so I blog.
DadToLibbs.com says
As I’ve been reading through the last 15-20 pages of your most recent posts, I’ve come across a few gems, but THIS? This takes the cake.
Well, first off, I don’t see how people just have that kind of money in the bank at any given time to spend on stuff like a computer whenever they want. But maybe that’s because we’re poor, and the only time I have money like that is when income tax time rolls around.
Anyway, this comment may seem like I’m bashing, but it’s the exact opposite. Out of all your posts, I HAD to comment on this. I feel you, because I would act the same way you did. Actually, I think I HAVE acted that way. Matter of fact, I KNOW have.
One time, we didn’t have ANY computer, because they both broke within a few months, and we didn’t have the money. When tax time rolled around, the very first thing I wanted was a computer. I begged and pleaded. I got what I wanted, but I had to whine to get it.
Another time, I pretty much whined for a new cell phone, when it was just a month away from me being able to get a free one, and got one. Sure, it cost about $100, which is far from free, but I got what I wanted.
And I totally feel you on the ‘wanting a new computer if something goes wrong on it’, even if it’s fixable. I’m actually wanting a new computer now. I have my wife’s old netbook, and she has the good laptop (mine) that we got fixed for me, but she whined to get mine and I got her crappy netbook. In January, I’m getting me a new 14″ Toshiba. Hell, I’ve already got it picked out.
I’m sorry for the ‘short story’ sized comment, but I got excited. Hope you get it, because I would hate to write all of this for nothing. Enjoy the computer!!