Things That Make Me Go GRRRR

This week one of Mama Kat’s writing prompts was to make a list of 10 things that make you angry. So I figured what better way to vent my frustrations than to list them. These are just some of the day to day things that get my blood boiling. Not the big things that make me angry for that list you just need to turn on the news most nights.

1). Short Sales.

We are currently involved in buying a short sale. The process of trying to buy our new home started 2 months ago and will likely linger on for another 2 months. When we ask what progress the bank has made towards approving the deal, we are repeatedly told to “be patient”. My patience is starting to wear thin and we just signed a 2 month extension.

2). The Sync System in my Car

I love my Escape and but every time I ask my sync system to do something I feel like I’m talking to a toddler. I say, “play Dave Matthews Band” and it says, “did you say play artist Eminem?”. I say, “play track Margaritaville” and it says, “playing artist Mariah Carey”. We just can’t seem to communicate with each other.

3). Parents + Playground + Phone.

 Every time I’m at the playground there is always one of them. A mom or dad sitting on the bench completely absorbed in a game of angry birds or an email, completely oblivious to their child who is running around the park, knocking kids over. I understand that we live in a busy world and that the park is not the most interesting place but for the love of your child and mine put you phone away and pay attention.

4). The cancellation of daytime dramas.

Yes it has been over a year, no I have not moved on. But my afternoons are a hell of a lot longer without my stories.

5). People Who Just Don’t Get It.

 I don’t expect you to be in love with my kid or want kids of your own. But if we were friends before children I expect the same level of understanding that comes with friendship. I’ll accept your desire to drink till 4 am or ramble endlessly about your dog if accept my desire to be in bed by 10 and ramble endlessly about my child. And if I can’t some out till 4 am, try to understand, and plan to hang out around 4 pm.

6). When Bad Things Happen to Good Naps

Hell hath no fury like a mommy of a toddler who’s nap time was interrupted, cut short, or just plain missed.

7). Unleashed Dogs.

 My dog was attacked, enough said.

8). Courtesy Calls.

Calls from the pharmacy telling me that the prescription I didn’t refill is ready for pick up. Calls from the salon reminding me 4 days in advance of my hair appointment. Calls thanking me for my business. Honestly I don’t consider it a courtesy, it’s annoying.

9). Unsolicited parenting advice.

No, I don’t think my child needs a later bedtime nor, do I think he needs to wear long pants when it’s over 80 degrees. Yes, I’m letting him have ice cream before dinner, No we don’t do this every night. If I want your advice I’ll ask for it.

10). People who don’t obey the rules.

There are rules for a reason. Read them, follow them. I’m not so uptight that I don’t think the rules can’t be bent but lets at least consider the rules to be guidelines. So if the sign says no phones in the office, at least turn the ringer on silent. If the rules say no costumes, don’t dress your kid up like a sailor.

What little and big things make you angry?