When I said yesterday that husband would be the death of me, I wasn't just talking about his propensity for so-called jokes that I don't really find funny - and it's not just husband, I know at least 2 more men who also seem to think that their jokes are hilariously funny and will make a joke out of anything, even when it's not appropriate. My personal view is that when I'm stressed or worrying about something, I don't want someone cracking jokes and making light of it.
Anyway, there are other ways he could end up doing me in....
He is very clumsy and accident-prone, he drops things or falls against something, knocking it over, nearly every day - several times in a day if he's having a particularly clumsy period. Things regularly get broken by husband dropping or knocking them over, usually with a loud crash, making both Betty and I jump out of our skin.
As I've mentioned several times, he has balance issues.....caused by his inefficient heart not pumping sufficient oxygenated blood around his body, especially to his extremities, and his low blood pressure. His BP has always been on the low side of normal anyway, that was entirely normal for him and not a concern prior to the heart problems. However, his heart meds lower his BP even further, which his GP and cardiologist are aware of and have adjusted his meds several times in an effort to raise it a bit, with some success, the cardiologist said it's probably as good as it can be now. So he often stumbles (he's been told numerous times to take a few seconds to wiggle his feet and legs before he gets up out of a chair or off the bed) - he's fallen on top of me a few times when I've been sitting down (he's no lightweight!), and fallen against me knocking me into a wall or furniture or shelves in shops several times too. And because of his lifelong clumsiness, he could trip over a leaf anyway, he doesn't need a banana skin!
The above is said somewhat tongue in cheek, I don't think husband is out to kill me. But it's a true account of our daily lives and probably one of the reasons why my hair is falling out! 😔
Oh, Sooze, it must be so hard for you at times. I know he can't help his balance issues and clumsiness, but knowing that doesn't help does it?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, only one more sleep until your sister arrives. Try to rest so you've got as much energy as possible for all the laughing and chatting to come. xx
A big thing to live with, I think, and no wonder it is so worrying for you. Very stressful.
ReplyDeleteHave a really lovely week with your sister. xx
Oh yes, the silly jokes and repetitive puns, applied mostly inappropriately. T'was funny once or twice 50 years ago, now they just grate.
ReplyDeleteYour patience astounds me and it must be so hard to see the changes in your husband.
ReplyDeleteThat must be stressful (and sometimes, perhaps, a bit scary) for you. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteThat must be very difficult for both of you. Men think of the worst things to make a joke of at a time when jokes are really not appropriate at all. Sending you hugs.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I agree with you about the cracking jokes, especially at inappropriate times, my husband does it and it’s not funny.
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