Things Do (Sometimes!) Change

In our early years together, Terry was more conscious of time than I was. Though always punctual for work, at other times I must have been "relaxed" about arrivng on time. I remember Terry giving me a talking-to about how disrespectful it was of other people's time to keep them waiting. Couldn't disagree with that... so I tried to change my ways. 

But, even as I became more punctual, Terry became more "relaxed"! Didn't expect that to happen!

Life was busy for many years and we did our own thing: I arrived EARLY at my job as a teacher - so that I could collect my thoughts before students arrived. 

He often arrived LATE at his job. But it usually didn't matter, as he then stayed late till the work was done.

Recently, things have changed again! I still like to be punctual - but, as I comment to friends - I'm lucky if I get more than one thing done in a day! I definitely try not to plan more than one.

But Terry now is has a DAILY LIST of THINGS TO DO - noted on his calendar. And he aims to get them ALL done.

I have no problem with that... If he wants to be that organized, good for him!

But very recently, he's started putting things FOR ME to do on his calendar - and repeatedly asks me if they're done yet...

I'm not a fan of that! Hoping THAT will change! I need things to do tomorrow, too... and the next day... I'm in no rush!