A working list...
- "Yes dear" ...I didn't like it before and I definitely do not like it now, it signifies that he is NOT listening and will inevitably pretend you never told him whatever it was you were just saying.
- "So I was reading up on isofix and other base systems and what I've found is..." This is actually the point that we can use the words "yes dear" as this is man territory, especially if said man is an engineer. Let them compare, contrast and develop a grid analysis, just be supportive, after all this is the equivalent of us choosing the curtains and bedding and it's one of the few areas that they feel actively involved in... Or actively take over. In our case the pushchair is also in this territory (off road vehicle design degree is being put to good use... Unfortunately JCB do not do pushchairs).
- "Ohhhh hello fatty" ...I have actually used this one myself but I think it's ok amongst friends... Husbands, not so much! (Although a friend has also been banned from using the phrase milky tits!!!!!!)
- "Oh you'll probably grow some hair or get a red line appearing below your belly button soon" ...reassuring that he's reading up, not the nicest tip to impart.
- "Fancy a quick drink in the pub?" / "Beer Garden?" /"Pint?" ...I normally say yes to this after work wind down, but a Becks Blue with lime just isn't the same!
- When emotional 1; "Think of poor abandoned kittens..."
- When emotional 2; "Think of the story about the cat in the washing machine" ...true story told by friend (same friend banned from saying milky tits) with unknown fate of cat which has been playing on my mind.
- When emotional 3; "Go on then cry" ...a childhood taunt by both brothers which never fails to make me cry.
- When emotional 4 (after being told not to look at me); "Why can't I look at you" - whilst looking at me. Tears ensued.
On the flip side...
- I got you a pasty type thing that I thought you'd like
- I've run you a bath
- I've put fresh bedding on
Are all music to my ears!
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