not this cute anymore!
Ever since Enchanted was released, I have had several (and when I say several, I mean 7) unrelated people tell me that I remind them of the positive red-headed princess Giselle. She likes to use her hands when she talks and seems as though she just popped out of a Hallmark card. At first, I took this as a compliment because she is cute and just so likable. Aaron now uses the term "Gisellyness" to describe my optimism and imitates everything I say in a sweet little princess voice. Kind of funny, but not so much.
The more I think about it.. the more I don't like this comparison. I consider myself to be a very REAL person and do not live in la-la land. I have problems and issues and I like to connect with others who have real problems and issues. I know those people who are ALWAYS fine and dandy and I don't like to talk to them or want to be their friend. So--just to prove that I am nothing like this fairytale princess, here is a list of reasons why it sucks to be me.
■ My kids have been sick since the beginning of time.
■ We weren't able to attend church on Easter.. because we're sickos.
■ I wasn't able to dress my boys in the yellow vests and ties that I love and that are only for Easter Sunday.
■ We weren't able to hear the Sacrament meeting music program that Ben was supposed to sing in.
■ I wasn't able to wear my new Easter dress to church-- the one that I didn't buy because I wasn't able to go shopping because my kids were all sick.
■ The neighborhood potluck that I planned for Easter didn't happen because we slept all day.
■ The weather is beautiful-- (and by beautiful, I mean sunny, breezy and in the high 70's..) and we are NOT out enjoying it!
■ I really am a bad homeschooling mom as of late. We don't do anything fun because we're all sick-- (I know, I know... I use that excuse for everything!)
■ I had a much anticipated doctor's appointment yesterday and since my kids aren't feeling well, I couldn't exactly ask someone else to watch them. "Can my really sick kids come over and make your kids really sick?" is not what you say to your newly made friends.
■ I don't live by any family-- the kind that will come over when you really need someone to watch your sick kids.
■ My husband, who has already missed a ton of work because HE was/is sick, can't come home and watch the kids who only want to stay home and sleep.
■ I had to take my kids to the appointment with me.. (and they were excellent.. but this is a list of why my life sucks, not why I am blessed, so I scratch that.)
■ The rheumatologist, who is a specialist in rheumatoid arthritis, doesn't speak great English... like the rest of the medical field in
■ Even though I tested positive for both RA and lupus, he doesn’t think I have either.
■ He doesn't know what I have, and he's pretty sure it's something that he cannot help me with.
■ He asked me several times if I am a heavy drinker. (and by several, I mean 5) The last two times I told him yes.. I drink a LOT of water.
■ He did not think I was funny.
■ He sent me home with a prescription for Prozac. I definitely didn't need it before I went into his office, but I might need it now.
■ I had to pay $$ to a doctor who doesn't speak English and who told me nothing useful-- except something about a drug that might help me, but it's NOT LEGAL in this country.
■ I totally sucked it up on my NCAA bracket. I wanted Duke to go all the way, and apparently they didn’t come to play. My husband is doing really well... [like always] and wants to rub it in my face, but since my life already sucks so bad, he has decided not to talk about it.
■ Our laptop crashed.. we saved all the files, but I still really miss it.
■ Someone (and by someone, I mean Brandy-Blue) had a dream about me and thought I was 6'5".. which goes to show that the kids at my elementary school were right to nickname me the Jolly Giant.
■ Every house that we are looking to buy here in Vegas has a backyard the size of a small sandbox.
■ Even though my husband has a job and he makes a good living, we still don't have any money. How does this happen? It's totally depressing!
■ My blog book that I have been working on for about a month has been mysteriously corrupted.
■ After countless hours of dealing with the company to try to fix the book (which was almost ready to print) I was finally told I should start over.
■ My husband thinks I am on the computer all day blogging, when I am really dealing with my stupid book.
■ My kids don't want me on the computer either because they are sick and they want me to lay by them and watch Zathura.
■ I don't like movies about things that blow up, and that's all we watch in this house... that and Yo Gabba Gabba--
■ The characters on Yo Gabba Gabba never blow up and I really wish they would.
■ My "clever" attempt to make my blog private is no longer working for me..
■ Blogspot only allows you to invite 100 people to read your private blog.. there are several more people who asked for invites. And by several, I mean 35.
■ My kids might get stolen over my decision to make my blog public again.
■ My husband is NOT on the list of 135 people invited.. and neither are my immediate family members.. they never asked for an invite and obviously don’t read my blog.
■ I don't live close to my family. Did I already say that? Well, it's worth another mentioning.
■ I am training for a 1/2 marathon and I hate running.
■ I have gained several pounds since the beginning of the year. (and by several, I mean 10) and none of it is pregnancy weight :(
■ Since November, I have been working out 4-6 times per week.. but my body doesn't care! I really think something is wrong with me.
■ I have several loads of laundry to do.. and by several, I mean 78.
■ My house is a mess.
■ My in-laws are coming tomorrow.
After that depressing list, the "Gisellyness" in me cannot help but share a few blessings that I have.. but I only a few—
1) My kids are sick and that makes them very cuddly and sweet.
2)My husband is the best guy around and loves me despite my rollercoaster emotions.
3) Not having chronic illness is always a good thing.
4) My in-laws are coming tomorrow!!
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Well I don't know what to say after all that, other than GET BETTER ALL OF YOU! I think that it is pretty funny that I am watching Enchanted as I read this!
Readers beware: don't let Janet's post fool you. She will be back to her Gisellyness before you can say Andalasia! Sickness can kick you down, but ain't nothin' gonna keep that cheerful disposition out for long. "Oh my!" "I think you're right" (she said in a Hallmark-like tone).
Aaron's post is so funny. I think it's great that you are an optimistic person. I think you have a good balance of the way things really are. At least people don't think you are a debbie downer.
Wow! I can dido many things are your list...but I think the hardest thing for me would be not having any family near! I am super sorry about your sick family...and especially you (I had not idea that you have been sick), when momis sick the whole family suffers. That must be so frustrating with the doctor situation...if Phil and I can do ANYTHING to help you out just holler!!!
You're right, your life sucks.
p.s. for those of you who don't know me, I am not a heartless beast.
Oh Janet. I shouldn't laugh about what sucks in your life right now (I'm not laughing at what sucks about it, just how you put it). And how do you know your new friends won't watch your sick kids? I would in a second if I was in town, but we're still sick too, so does that count? Hope to see you soon! Jane
Oh Jane--- HOW I MISS YOU!! When are you coming back??? And I would have totally used you to watch my kids, had you only been here! But that's because we already got you sick! just another reason why my life sucks... cause we get everyone else sick! I don't know if Denett will ever be friends with us again! (that last phrase said with all the drama you can imagine.) the end.
I have a list like this, I just won't post it!
I am sorry you are ALL sick. We have been lucky (knock on whatever keeps it that way) enough to not get any type of flu this year and that surprises me with Brinley's school. i really hope that you guys feel better.
Janet, You have a long list. Stop watching 'Enchanted' and watch something like "The Bourne Idenity" You need to get pumped up girl. You can do anything. E-mail me I want you to talk to a friend of mine that has the same symtoms as you. I think it could help.
If you can make me laugh about things that make you down, you can't be a true pessimist. Your "Gisellyness" is shining through--even in that post. But that's why I love reading your blog. You're real without making me feel depressed.
I'm guessing this wasn't your intent, but this post makes me laugh. :)
Okay... I have a lot to say. 1)Sorry you didn't get to enjoy Easter. I've decided that you can NOT be cooped up. You need to be on the go, being productive at ALL times! Enjoy your kids why they are cuddly. 2)Baylee keeps asking if we can go visit you for a weekend for some WARM weather! 3)No RA?? What is going on with you? How annoying! 4)Sorry to hear that your lap top did crash. 5)Jason said that now is the time to BUY in Vegas, (and he usually knows what he is talking about) good luck! 6)No private blog... that sucks you are limited to how many people you can invite... I see Aaron commented with out being invited! He does read your blog! But he is right you will be your cheery self in NO time. 7)I bet I have more laundry than you do. 8)Have fun with your in-laws 9) I need to see Enchanted. Love ya!!
It did not seem to like my last comment, probably used the words "hate that" too much : ) I do hope your week goes much better. Sam
Seriously - sometimes when I post things that are fun or good, I think to myself, if people only knew how much I think my life sucks right now... I feel we can relate somehow, both being law school widows - I'm having real issues with my health... nothing bad, but a running injury not getting better. Being healthy really makes everything brighter. Here's to getting better!
This list made me laugh several times. I hate to be sick, it is even worse when your kids are sick, I love to read your fun and funny blog, I love kids wearing sweater vests on easter and I hope that you start feeling much better so you can get back to being worlds best Janet.
I had to stop half way through your list because I was laughing so hard and had to stop for a minute. It was a good laugh that I needed, so thank you. I want you to know that I was laughing but really feeling bad for all that is making your life suck right now. Good to see the Gisellyness shining through after trying to convince us otherwise. Love you.
Yes, it does suck when so many people want to religiously read your blog. I will go cry for you now. I'll try to save a couple of tears for those wimps over in Darfur, too.
Heehee, hope you're all getting better!
I LOVE JANET! Thanks for the laughs. Are you offended that your list has brought so much laughter to others? It's not the actual content that made me laugh, but the way you explained it. And I agree with Aaron. :) I know that you're a real person, though!
I am feeling super frustrated about your doctor's appt. I'd get a second opinion if I were you. When I was 16 or 17 I got super sick and went to Urgent Care where they ran a bunch of tests and then sent me to a gastronologist to follow up because they thought I might have Crones (?sp) Disease. Anyway, I go to this doctor who also has a super thick accent (mind you, this was Vegas) and asks why I am there to see him - he cannot help someone with a tubal pregnancy. Ummm...what?! We told him that he must have the wrong file/results. He insists that I have a tubal pregnancy. My mom then tells him that I've never even had sex and he responds with "She tells you one thing, she'll tell me another". Punk! Anyway, he never asked any other questions to try and figure out why they thought I should come to see him. We were so annoyed by him that we just left. I really want someone to listen to you and help you out! I'm praying for you, sister. Love you.
I'm so sorry you guys are still sick! It is so no fun to have sick kids--I feel your pain! As for your "Gisellyness", if it makes you feel any better I did not think of you at all when I saw the movie. I can see a few similarities--you are both gorgeous and have similar hair color, you are optimistic (although not to the dancing and singing extreme that she is), and both fun-loving. You are fabulous, but not in a Giselly sort of way! I will admit that I do take secret pleasure from reading about why your life sucks, because usually when I read your blog I think how much fun you guys have and how you are such a great mom, and there is some sick part of me that likes to see that nobody else's life is perfect, either!
Hope you are all feeling better soon! We miss you guys!
This is funny because I think most people could make a list just like this. I sure hope you all get better. There is nothing more trying then kids being sick all the time.
janet you crack me up... love your blog! thanks for letting me be a part of it. i know it sucks that you can only have 100 readers... luckily i have not attained celebrity status, such as you, and have way less readers. and who doesn't love the jolly giant?! or is it the green giant... ok now i'm confused... none the less... at least you were'nt called bugs bunny! i had horribly crooked teeth growing up and am still self conscious about smiling!
You are so cute. I hope you are all feeling better and there is nothing wrong with being a little optimistic! I have had three people tell me that that girl on Enchanted sounds just like me so I bought it and at first I was like do they think I am naive?, but really I would rather be compared to someone positive then someone not. Right? Hope things start to look up. And you are right with the last three positvie. Great hubby, darling healthy kiddos, great in-laws, you've got it made right? And if you don't at least you have prozac to make you think you do. Right?:)
stop being so funny! look at all these people you cheered up, even in the midst of all your misery!
and your life really does SUCK. good luck with the doctor crap. and I would totally start using the prozac, just because... but you on prozac could be really scary. it might put you into the fartytale land.
I meant to say fairytale land, not fartytale! SO FUNNY!! I crack myself up!
life is sucky sometimes. the best thing about you is that you take it and make it funny and keep smiling regardless. i love it.
if it makes you feel any better my kid is ALWAYS sick too!!! your list made my day and that should count as something on the good side - you have a wonderful talent of making people laugh and feel good inside! xoxo Jenna
I could totally do a list like this :) I used to be called Pollyanna b/c of my optimism, but I think a more appropriate name for me now would be "Debbie Downer".
So glad to hear that you are normal. except when you were living in our ward, I totally thought you were miss perfect. I don't think I know of a person more friendly than you!
I was feeling pretty mellow this evening, but I laughed out loud by about no. 32! I shall just have to make my blog a lot funnier. I think some of my family read it. But it is seriously lacking in comments. You really should write a book. Amelia is an Editor now, she'll tell you how to do it. I don't know if you'll read this anyhow since it's now nearly the end of June. You have a great family. Those pictures of your kids with their quotes are SO cute!
Love the stills!....
regards
aegan stills, songs
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