After my last blog post , my daughter called me "passive-aggressive." I had to give that some thought and decided that it is actually a compliment. I think she meant to tell me that I am a very creative problem solver. I managed to convey valuable information without actually telling her what to do. Genius!
In fact, upon further reflection, I have decided that a lot of the labels my family has tried to pin on me are actually descriptions of some very positive traits. For instance:
- "OCD" - enthusiastically thorough. Without my checking, you can be sure the stove would burn down the house as soon as we drove around the corner.
- "Shopaholic" - savvy shopper. I know where the bargains are and I always come home successful!
- "Pack Rat" - always prepared. You never know when that avacado green dial telephone will be needed.
- "Messie" - skilled interior decorator. Why else does our house attract teenage boys in droves if not for our relaxed, homey atmosphere?
- "Smart Alec" -humorous. My son's girlfriend thought I was really cool!
- "Know-it-all" - Why, thank you.
- "Cheap" - frugal. A good steward of the family's finances never buys $100 jeans and sneakers. Unless they're in her size. And marked down to 75% off.
- "Paranoid" - prophetic. If you don't drink your milk, your bones will get soft, your teeth will fall out, and you'll be buying DentureGrip before you're out of high school. I know these things.
- "Hyperactive" - very energetic. Dust bunnies, weeds, Starbucks, garage sales...watch out, here I come."
- "Procrastinator" - thoughtful. If you don't formulate well-thought-out plans, nothing would get done.
- "Nosy" - concerned. I gave birth to you. I deserve to know everything.
- "Oblivious" - very, very happy.
O.k., Family. Keep them coming! I can take it!
