Sorry for the lame title… as hard as I tried, I could not come up with anything witty or clever – I hope you will be forgiving! (If you can think of something better after reading this post, let me know and perhaps I will make YOUR idea the title!!)
Let me start with the following disclaimer: Ashley has given complete approval for what I am about to write. In fact, we shared a wonderful laugh together last night while talking about it.
So here goes… Little did I know that Ashley, with baby on board, would suddenly have the habits and interests of a 75 year old woman. Please notice that I did not say she turned into a 75 year old woman, and she DEFINITELY does not look like a 75 year old woman! She looks as cute and sexy as ever! But she has begun to exhibit a few traits that I tend to associate with most elderly women: very little bladder control, is ready for bed around 7pm, and LOVES her some Wheel of Fortune. The first two are easily excused as common symptoms of pregnancy (or geriatrics), but the sudden interest in Wheel of Fortune can definitely not be chalked up the normal pregnancy side-effects (although “normal” and “pregnancy” are probably two words that should NEVER be used together).
So last night as we sat on the couch eating dinner (at 6:30 mind you) watching Wheel of Fortune, we both began to laugh as Ashley commented: “Wow! I never realized that being pregnant would cause me to act like a grandma… I mean, why do I love Wheel of Fortune so much!? And I’m ready for bed at like 7!?”
I think I can handle a daily dose of Pat Sajak and Vanna White for the next several months. And going to bed early has definitely helped me wake rested and ready for the new day. And as long as I’m not “on the pot” when Ashley needs to go, I think we’ll be okay. But if by chance Ashley develops the need for some Alex Trebek (Jeopardy) in her life, I will know that we have officially “crossed over” and all hope will be lost… we can even skip the “Cool Parent” try-outs later this spring because that ship will have sailed!
For your viewing pleasure. I can get on board with this kind of Jeopardy :-)
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