I'm seeking creative ideas on how to persuade my spouse that I simply must go to a travel meet in December. He didn't quite make vomit noises when I mentioned it, but looked a bit (not unduly) irritated/bewildered/annoyed by my desire to compete in meets. (He hasn't raced much lately.) The timing was likewise unappealing. Any thoughts?
I was contemplating calling my mother and begging for a visit.
Luckily my spouse is a swimmer, so I don't have to go through these fights.
Yes, Muppet has the right idea too with his masters swimmer GF. It wasn't a "fight" at all. I just mentioned it, and noted lack of enthusiasm.
Kirk:
I think it's partially that he remembers last December -- very schedule hellish with 2 prelim final swim meets, a meet of mine at U of Md (apparently not happening this year) and cross country junior nats in Washington. All before the holidays. This year, our schedule is much easier. Being Mr. Mom is not that easy, but, yeah, I don't have much sympathy on that score.
Luckily my spouse is a swimmer, so I don't have to go through these fights.
Yes, Muppet has the right idea too with his masters swimmer GF. It wasn't a "fight" at all. I just mentioned it, and noted lack of enthusiasm.
Kirk:
I think it's partially that he remembers last December -- very schedule hellish with 2 prelim final swim meets, a meet of mine at U of Md (apparently not happening this year) and cross country junior nats in Washington. All before the holidays. This year, our schedule is much easier. Being Mr. Mom is not that easy, but, yeah, I don't have much sympathy on that score.
