I was talking to my co-worker today who is from Albania, as is her husband. Sometime last month she was telling me how her in-laws were in town, and by the look on her face I could tell she wasn't super psyched, so I was like how long will they be staying with you? She replied a month and a half. I nearly died. A MONTH AND A HALF? Of in-laws??? Seriously? I think most Americans would die. She then told me that this was a short visit, apparently they usually stay for about 4 months. WHOAH. Can you imagine that long of a "visit" from in-laws?

Anyways, the point of my story is that her in-laws are leaving today. I asked her if she was ecstatic and she said she was but she wasn't because now her cooking duties would begin again. I was like huh? Cooking duties? She replied "He's european" which apparently means that he needs his dinner cooked from scratch every day, no leftovers. Seriously? I nearly hit the floor again. She can't use any boxes or anything pre made, it's all gotta be from scratch.

Can you imagine?

This got me to thinking about all the men who say they want a foreign bride... one who isn't Americanized... is that part of the reason? My co-worker was saying how hard it is to work, get dinner ready in time, keep the house clean, take care of the kids, etc. etc. etc. Doing it all alone and being happy about it? Maybe European is the way for some men to go. I certainly wouldn't stand for it...

If I am working full time as is he then I expect help. I don't think that's uncalled for... Luckily R is on board with that and is usually VERY helpful with everything, and even does things I ask him to like vacuum or whatever. He simply rocks.

On a completely unrelated note...

Last night we went to Noodles & Co because we had a coupon for a free meal (they just opened up a location right by where we live). I got a whole wheat pasta with tofu. What did R get??? Mac and cheese. :0)