My OperaLet the Battle Begin...
Friday, June 16, 2006 12:04:43 PM
#1, Hubby and I have shared an apartment for the past five years. So, when it comes to possessions, the lines have gotten a little bit blurred. Now, we are trying to split everything up into two houseeholds. Thus begins the Battle Royale for...
#1: Where are all the linen napkins?
Me: I put them in the box labled linens.
#1: Did you give any to me?
Me: Nope.
#1: What are you going to do with all of them?
Me: Um, let me think... wipe my mouth after I eat.
#1: But you don't need all of them.
Me: Are you actually going to take the time to starch and iron them?
#1: Sure I will.
Me: You lie, you lie, you lie, you lie.
#1: Maybe I will starch them.
Me: Liar, liar pants on fire.
#1: What are you? Six?
Me: Admit it. You won't iron the napkins.
#1: I may. Okay. No I won't.
Me: Then, it's not an issue.
#1: Well, who gets the punch bowl?
Me: I do.
#1: Why?
Me: Because it's mine.
#1: But, you won't entertain.
Me: How do you know?
#1: You don't now.
Me: I entertain more than you.
#1: I have friends over all the time.
Me: Sitting on the floor watching Japanese Anime while eating boxes of Pokky and drinking Dr. Pepper is not entertaining.
#1: Well, what do you call it?
Me: Making a mess on the living room carpet.
#1: Hey, we clean it up.
Me: And then I have the carpet cleaned every two months.
#1: Whatever. So, who gets the punch bowl.
Me: Me. It's mine.
#1: Dammit!
Me: Why are we arguing over things like linen napkins and punch bowls? I would have thought there would be a HUGE arguement over things like the microwave and the 27" TV.
#1: Those are yours.
Me: Well, I know. But, I thought you would try to get them away from me.
#1: I am working on a strategy as we speak.
Me: I have already worked out my counter strategy.
#1: OK. So, who gets the punch bowl?
Me: How about I just give you a punch?
#1: You talk tough, but you are really a whimp.
Me: Actually, I wouldn't punch you because I may hurt my knuckles.
#1: So, I guess you are keeping the punch bowl.
Me: Yes.
#1: Now, about the microwave...
Me: Don't even start.
#1: Where are all the linen napkins?
Me: I put them in the box labled linens.
#1: Did you give any to me?
Me: Nope.
#1: What are you going to do with all of them?
Me: Um, let me think... wipe my mouth after I eat.
#1: But you don't need all of them.
Me: Are you actually going to take the time to starch and iron them?
#1: Sure I will.
Me: You lie, you lie, you lie, you lie.
#1: Maybe I will starch them.
Me: Liar, liar pants on fire.
#1: What are you? Six?
Me: Admit it. You won't iron the napkins.
#1: I may. Okay. No I won't.
Me: Then, it's not an issue.
#1: Well, who gets the punch bowl?
Me: I do.
#1: Why?
Me: Because it's mine.
#1: But, you won't entertain.
Me: How do you know?
#1: You don't now.
Me: I entertain more than you.
#1: I have friends over all the time.
Me: Sitting on the floor watching Japanese Anime while eating boxes of Pokky and drinking Dr. Pepper is not entertaining.
#1: Well, what do you call it?
Me: Making a mess on the living room carpet.
#1: Hey, we clean it up.
Me: And then I have the carpet cleaned every two months.
#1: Whatever. So, who gets the punch bowl.
Me: Me. It's mine.
#1: Dammit!
Me: Why are we arguing over things like linen napkins and punch bowls? I would have thought there would be a HUGE arguement over things like the microwave and the 27" TV.
#1: Those are yours.
Me: Well, I know. But, I thought you would try to get them away from me.
#1: I am working on a strategy as we speak.
Me: I have already worked out my counter strategy.
#1: OK. So, who gets the punch bowl?
Me: How about I just give you a punch?
#1: You talk tough, but you are really a whimp.
Me: Actually, I wouldn't punch you because I may hurt my knuckles.
#1: So, I guess you are keeping the punch bowl.
Me: Yes.
#1: Now, about the microwave...
Me: Don't even start.
hungryghost # Sunday, June 18, 2006 4:48:37 AM
Hungry is in awe!
ALLY G.ALLY_G # Sunday, June 18, 2006 8:16:09 AM
you are in hard times... I don't envy you.
Such a move is more than a lot of work (I am moved, only in the last 15 years, 3 times).
See it affirmative: it also can be a good occasion, to tidy the contents, furniture and fixtures.
I wish you dynamism, good helpers and enough empty boxes !!!
Love
Elke
Kay FourKayFour # Sunday, June 18, 2006 10:08:55 AM
Of course! Doesn't everyone?
Kay FourKayFour # Sunday, June 18, 2006 10:10:41 AM
You're right and I am trying to see the positive side to all of this. I am finally cleaning out those closets and drawers and getting rid of all the stuff I really don't need.
Whew! What a job! Hard work.
Love,
Karen