Am I Okay?

I was talking to my mom earlier today and she said "Now seriously, your daddy wants to know if you are okay?"   I answered "Yes Momma, I am fine I promise".  I really am.

Then later today I was chatting with my sister and were talking about how we (the girls in my family) handle things.  We both decided that we received some pretty good genes when it comes to stress management.  We just handle what ever comes our way.  No reason to fuss just get it taken care of and move on.

I bet if you were to ask my dad, my brothers, my sons or our husbands they would all say the same thing.   "They (speaking of us girls), just get bossy, take charge, insist on everything being done "the right way" (AKA - our way), get a little irrationally over protective and defensive then if appropriate have a break down (only if needed)." 

We then got a big laugh when my sister says" Well, after this is all over you can just go in your bathroom and scream, cry, yell or whatever".  Then after a slight pause she said laughing "actually, I hope it happens when you are home and not in the middle of the store or church or something like that".

This is even funnier if you understand the make-up of our genes and what a typical "Fit" looks like to the women in my family.  I mean, I hear it from my mom and sister, my nieces and even my cousins.   Let's just say that my maternal genes have passed down to many generations how to have a good ole hissy fit!  At least my mom did teach us how to have one with class!   Have a smile on your face the whole time!     It will really freak everyone out.

(This might be where my mom disowns me!  Ha Ha)

In all seriousness though I keep wondering if there is an Emily Post list of how to handle when your kid is sick!

 

Is everyone asking me because I am not handling it the right way?

Maybe everyone is fearful that I am going to blow a gasket, is that it?

So, I guess let me apologize to the masses now for what might come.  However, like I said I had a great mom who taught me to only have the breakdown if absolutely necessary so this apology may not be needed.  Just in case though, I will try to save a few friendships by offering my sincerest apologies now.  (Grin)

I will do my best to save the meltdown for my best girlfriend Laura.  I think she is the only person besides Kaleb to see this "meltdown" and live to tell about it.  Thank you girl for always being there for me in the good and bad.  I can't tell you what knowing you are there means to me.