Sometimes in the morning, when ESK is bounding around full of energy, I keep her busy by turning on the TV. I know, she's not yet two years old and she's not supposed to watch the ol' boob tube. But in the a.m., I've still got crust in my eyes and am totally useless until my first cup of coffee (motherhood has addicted me to coffee). Hope she doesn't become one of those TV zombie children, although it may be already to late for that. Oh well.
So, part of the morning line-up is "Handy Manny", a show about a cheery Latino fix-it man and his coterie of talking tools. I'm sure you moms are very familiar with the show. And so my random thought today is: I think the writers of the show put this undercurrent of sexual tension between Manny and Kelly, the comely hardware shop owner. The other day, I was listening to the dialogue and here's what I heard:
Tool 1 (with enthusiasm): Kelly will probably have what you need at her store!
Tool 2 (snidely): Kelly has EVERYTHING Manny needs...
I know there are other little bits here and there that are suggestive like this, but this is the only one that comes to mind. Am I totally crazy?
Addendum
I re-read my last post and wanted to clarify a few points. I am not belittling these women who have these life problems. In fact, I don't know what I would do if I was faced with the same issues in my own life.
But I guess the last post was just a selfish and self-absorbed rant. I want friends to provide light-hearted entertainment and companionship for me. Maybe what I'm looking for is just activity partners, and not true friendship. Yes, sometimes I do feel that these women are just unloading their baggage on me out of sheer loneliness. But also, aren't these shared thoughts and life stories the basis of real friendships? And I know as an isolated mom, I've had my own moments of verbal diarrhea.
Which brings me to another point that my sister and I discussed the other day. Is motherhood always lonely? Or is this loneliness just a part of getting older and growing up? With increased responsibilities, I do get the feeling you get wrapped up in managing your own life and family, whereas when I was younger and unattached, I could drop anything to go hang with friends. What do you think?
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I've actually thought the same thing about Manny and Kelly, and this is coming from someone who's only seen the show a few times! Those naughty Disney writers!
BTW, you used a word I don't know. "Coterie." I'm assuming it means some kind of group? Context clues, baby!
As far as your previous post/rant. Yes, you are a selfish selfish woman... who takes care of another person 24/7 and cooks and cleans for yet another (hubs.)
I think alot of what we are looking for comes with time. I think about my closest friends and how I can let it all hang out with them, but I've also known them for more than 10 years.
um.. i have no idea who manny and kelly are. should i look into it or should i pass? :P
i think loneliness is a state in which everyone can identify. and so is selfishness for that matter! there's a time for everything, i suppose.. for you, it's starting a family, for others like myself, it's a time to be selfish and self centered. seriously, both can be lonely at times and incredibly fulfilling, too!
but i do agree with rbk about the whole friendship thing. but sometimes you want what you want b/c it's what you actually need. and when you think about it, you really need God and when you realize for the gazillionth time.. just that one fact, you all of a sudden don't need so much no more.
that comment made no sense. it is 1:50am. i'll rethink it tomorrow. xoxo..
I'm not a fan of Handy Manny. I...I mean, Amanda likes other shows better.
Marriage, motherhood, old age... very lonely. I think that's why I turn to junk tv. It's so hard to make friends and keep friends as we get older...
By the way, THANK YOU! I'll talk to you later.
I know what you mean. Especially when you become a mom, you're time becomes really valuable. I find it really hard to maintain quality friendships with high-maintenance people. I am blessed with a few close friends. Those close friends unfortunately didn't happen overnight. It does take time and effort but it was easier to get close to them then others I found. I will pray that you'll find quality friends that you'll grow to love. It'll come. It's hard when you start fresh in a new place.
been thinking about this post since i first read it last week, but got all wrapped up in my own life's stressors (i.e. change in closing date.) the thoughts continued through the viewing of SATC this weekend.
most likely, i am one of these women with verbal diarrhea and LOTS of issues...
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