There are two kinds of people. And everyone knows which "type" they fall under.
Type 1:
Is always on time. In fact, being a little late drives them crazy. If they could have it their way, the world would all be 10 minutes early to everything they do.
Type 2:
The complete opposite. Late. Late. Late. No matter how hard they try. Occasionally they may be on time, but that is very rare.
Robbie is one. I am the other. Can you guess which is which? Here is a sneak peak to help, if you are in question.
Church recently changed from meeting at 9 am to 11 am. Robbie's calling requires him to be in meetings starting at 8 am each Sunday. When I arrived at church at 10:45 one Sunday Robbie comes up to me before church and says "I was shocked when I saw you come in." Yes. He said it. SHOCKED to see that I could make it to church on time. Nice. But I will admit, I was shocked too!
You guessed it.
Type 1 = Robbie. Type 2 = Melinda
I have a philosophy as to why I am always running a little late. I over commit. I am so busy trying to wrap one more thing in, that I don't realize how long things will take and over commit. (Which in Robbie's mind is worse!) For example, drive straight home or stop and run an errand on the way? Being able to get 5 more minutes of sleep by hitting snooze. Working on one more thing for a lesson for church (inspiration that came during those 5 extra minutes of sleeping!). My mom used to always tell me I needed to practice telling people "no" in high school because I had this problem then too. I would take on too much. I love being busy. I love being involved. I love thinking bigger and making more when I have less. Plus I hate missing out on the fun... if there are friends there I can't leave. And you don't even want to know what it is like when it is my family.
Robbie's type 1 has been really good for me. He has taught me how to simplify my life. I rarely procrastinate and find myself creeping into the type 1 category more often. (Unfortunately, he has taken on the snooze button tendency of a type 2... which drives him crazy!)
Now the child. Graham (the name of choice). With less than 24 hours to count down and no signs of arrival, I am afraid he is going to be more like me... a type 2. Sure, it can all change in an hour. Sure, there are things I can do to maybe speed things up. But I can just picture our little guy up there trying to fit in a few more things before joining us here on earth. Can't you see him playing with cousins. (Hopefully there are a lot of them up there keeping him busy!) Or possibly planning a party for his friends? Maybe he is getting in one more round of golf lessons... Regardless, I don't blame him for hanging tight... that sounds like a lot of fun to me too!
But wouldn't it be nice if he is going to be a nice combo of Robbie and I...
Right. On. Time.
I can hope!
9 comments:
I LOVE THIS POST!! I think female natures makes most women a Type 2. I am definitely a Type 1 in spiriat (and I think you are too)...but the overcommitting, not knowing how to say no, not wanting to miss the "party" definitely makes me feel always behind and often a little late! And I hate it when I am late.
But let's get real here. It's EASY for men to be Type 1. For starters, compared to women, just look at how little they have to do to get out the door.
Jason is definitely a Type 1. And don't you remember Dad growing up? "It's time to go...let's go..." the announcements would begin 30 minutes before Church started (20 minutes before we actually needed to leave)!
What I love is the thought of Graham getting in the last of the "it's the last time" kind of things. Maybe he's hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa? Future brothers and sisters? When you think of it that way....I don't want to rush him either!
But still....we CAN'T WAIT!
Funny... and so true! When Melinda was in High School and we had the rare opportunity to do something with her - school admin stuff kept her plenty busy - did you know she served on the school board as a Senior? I would drive and she would sit in the backseat calling teachers and school officers giving her opinion on how things should be run. The great thing about it was she was usually right. We are all so anxious to meet Graham - can hardly wait... bags are packed and truck warming up.. Graham when are you coming? Love, Dad
Haha!! Maybe he'll come right on time...the countdown is on!
I LOVE this!! Another reason men can be on time? Women do everything for them so they can be!!
I wish babies could tell us what it was like leaving and what they were doing the last few days.
Graham, come on down!!
Love you, Mom
Tick tock tick tock! It's time!!! I think the reason Graham is taking his time is because he's getting tons of love and attention from grandma and grandpa booth. Can you blame him??
So So funny! I love it! I think it is hilarious too. Dustin is type one. Me, type two. I try so hard, but I don't know if I'll ever learn!
Well since I am reading this on Monday and you posted on Thursday I am extra curious to hear about when he finally did make his appearance. (I am assuming he's here by now!) Love the name Graham, super cute! I am so excited for you to be a mommy!!!
I am the type 1 in my relationship and Spencer is definitely the type 2. You and him are a lot alike!!
What a cute post! What ever or who ever personality Graham will, he is going to be perfect! I am so happy for you and can not wait to meet that little man!!
Melinda, how are you? Just wondering if graham is on his way out? He is so late! I would be getting an induction you poor thing! I am getting my c section hopefully early with my baby boy. He is due July 2, but I don't think I can go that long since pregnancy is so rough on me. Tired of being pregnant. You must be really exhausted. I hope he comes soon. Our boys will only be 4 months apart! I'm glad to have a boy and my hannah and then be done!
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