Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Joking

Last night Michael and I were driving home, and we passed by a new gym they just built called "Anytime Fitness." And when I saw it I said, "huh, Anytime Fitness. I wonder when we could go there."

And then I laughed and laughed and laughed... and I was so confused as to why Michael just smiled politely. This morning I said, "Hey, what was that funny joke I made last night on the way home?" And when he reminded me I thought, "That's not that funny."

It was very disappointing. Then I remembered what we said a few minutes later, when Michael was talking about what kind of dog he wants to get for the 15th time that day. Dogs are all he's been talking about, he instant-messages me about them when I'm at work, he chats about them over dinner, and obviously, while we're driving in the car he wants to tell me about what he learned about this breed and that breed. I know it's really important to him, but I couldn't resist teasing him a little. I said, "You want a dog to snuggle - why not use me? At least I don't poop on the floor."

And Michael took my hand and said, "Thank you for that, by the way."

I am still giggling about that this morning.

5 comments:

Jacque said...

that's funny. but I thought your joke was pretty funny, too! =)

Nikki Jenson said...

I am laughing my a... off! Comic Genius i tell ya! Its ALL comic genius!

Hugs from mom said...

I'm glad you don't poop on the floor too. Ha ha ha ha.

So, when are you going to buy a house (by me) so your poor husband can have a dog?

Kat Dahl said...

It made me laugh out loud too! I can totally see you and Michael having that conversation. Man it makes me miss you guys!!

The Niebuhr's said...

That is funny... I would have laughed at your joke too. what does that say about me?