I did something today that I've never done before and I will probably never do again. It's probably not a big deal to anyone else in the world, but that's why this is my blog.
I had a doctor's appointment today, which is not unusual, but the unusual part was that it was in a doctor's office building that opened today. As in, this was the very first day there were any patients whatsoever in the building. I'm pretty sure there is absolutely no significance in the fact that I was there on the first day that the building was open, except that not everything was working exactly right yet. (For example, there were no directional signs - I got off the elevator and had to wander around the floor to find the right office.)
That's all...nothing profound.
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How did you get there?
I mean to the actual new building....not the place you wandered around until you found....
just curious.
the doctor functioned correctly, right? otherwise no more Texas. first born male = too important to roll the dice on a state that used to belong to mexico.
Joe stayed home with the girls - pretty much our new reality.
Yes, the doctor was fine. Really, the only thing that affected me that didn't work yet was the billing system, so I didn't have to pay when I was there. But it never ceases to amaze me what a big deal it is to men to have a baby boy. I swear it must be genetic or something, but it does make all that business in history about kings going nuts if they didn't get a baby boy make a little more sense...
I explain it this way. (Which of course means I'm making this theory up as we speak.)
Women are notorious for having bad taste in men. Sure you have the uber-geniuses like you who manage to defy the trend, but you (and your daughters in the future) are a statistical anomaly. You're a blip. For the most part, women date haphazardly, but men almost always date up (if possible). Therefore, n the interest of preserving one's kingdom a son is more likely to mate in such a way that improves the king's standing, but the daughter will give away the store to a doofus for a chance at love. Granted, the son may BE a doofus, but there's a decent chance he'll marry someone who isn't.
I imagine things will be virtually thrown at me any second now.
By the way, for proof of this theory, watch an episode of COPS.
I hate this theory....and I happen to believe there is some rite of passage where boys are educated on the necessity of dating "up"....I actually knew a group of guys in college that had a ranking system for this exact theory.
I think it stinks.
Objects were thrown. Words were said that will not be repeated. And individuals were crossed off of Christmas lists....
Hmmmp.
Joe has said that part of the reason he wants a boy is so that he'll have someone to do "guy stuff" with. I understand that because that's part of the reason having a boy makes me nervous - I understand girls, and I don't want to screw up a boy because I don't understand them as well. I still think that all of that "guy stuff" (sports, tools, etc.) can and should be taught to girls also, but they're probably not going to take to it the same as a boy. And yes, I'm going to teach my son to do laundry and clean and cook.
But another reason Joe has said he wants a boy is to carry on the family name. That one I don't get, and I think it's partly because girls just don't have that opportunity (or responsibility) in this culture (traditionally). I mean, to be completely honest, changing my name was the sad part about getting married. It was never a question, but I still had an emotional attachment to my last name. (Yes, partly because it made my name a palindrome, I'll admit it.)
I don't really have a comment about the dating up thing...but Ashlee, I sure hope you let those guys you knew in college know what jerks they were for ranking girls.
for the record, I certainly do not condone the ranking of women.
that being said, the ideal dating/mating relationship would be much like the principles of a good market relationship. you want each party to come out of the deal feeling like they got the better deal. women should date up too. they just choose not to sometimes (thank goodness . . .).
also, Amber, call me in about 11-18 years and tell me how well you understand girls. I get the feeling that one of your daughters will challenge that assumption . . . the one who used to sport a mullet.
You mean the one who's going to go live with her Aunt Azina at some point in her life? Or maybe split time between Aunt Azina and Ashlee? That's how well I understand that girl. :)
(sorry for the lateness in jumping in here. with my computer at home being finnicky, I haven't been able to check blogs as often.)
first let me throw a few things at Raj. that is a ridiculous, unfair, and over generalized theory. I think Joe's reasons make far more sense.
Though, like Amber, I do not understand the urge to carry on the family name. Perhaps it is (as stated) because I'm a girl. I do not know. That being said, I do hope to have sons. I may not understand them as well, but my husband will. And it's nice for girls to have brothers to look out for them.
And yes, the young child with the crazy hair is always welcome to come live with her Aunt Azina.
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