April can't say something just one time.
Or two times.
She has to repeat most everything she says THREE TIMES.
Her best friend Gabby calls it "triple-itis."
I used to call it endearing (when we first started dating).
Now I pretty much just call it maddening.
This conversation is from last night (we were driving home from spending the day with her family in Roanoke, VA):
"Heather, it's getting dark. There's probably going to be a lot of deer, so be careful."
"Gotcha."
Literally, 2 minutes later.
"Remember, there's going to be deer."
"Remember, today is not my first day driving this road at night. I'm good."
No joke, 2 minutes later.
"Heather, see that sign about the deer right there."
"April, see this annoyed, crazy face?"
It's constant.
And if she's not saying her piece three times in a row, she's telling me something she's already told me before (at LEAST three times).
Last year, I was looking for new tennis shoes (everyone should have good shoes to walk to restaurants and ice cream parlors).
When I told April what I was looking for, she said:
"You know, there's this store where they sell high end running shoes. They even watch you run so they can match you up with the right shoe."
Over the course of two weeks, I heard this EXACT phrase no less than 15 times. It was as if she'd forgotten the other 14 times it crossed her lips.
It got so ridiculous that I needed to point out how ridiculous it was.
I'd randomly interupt any conversation we were having and say:
"Hey, did you know that there is a store here that sells high end running shoes? Seriously. It's true. They'll even watch you run and match you up with the right shoe!!!"
I don't know....maybe her triple-itis has something to do with the fact her favorite number is 3.
Perhaps I should just be thankful it's not 33.
I do know one thing, though.
I love her.
I love her.
I love her.
PS.
Just as I finished writing this post, April woke up to go to the bathroom. When she came back to bed, she said:
"Can you wake me up at 10? I have some Fantasy Football stuff I need to do."
"Sure.
One minute later.
"So, you will wake me up at 10?"
"Uh-huh. I said I would."
5.4.3.2.1....
"Okay. Wake me up at 10."
26 comments:
LOL
I so want my own cute, adorable, repetitive April!
Glad you posted, or I would have had to repeat my last comment!
Bandit: I would make a bunch of money if I could clone her - she's pretty special.
but i warn you....triple-itis should not be taken lightly. Perhaps you should ask Frida to repeat everything she says to you (3x) and see if you're REALLY ready for your own repetitive April....
I know the reason for some of the triple-itis. See it has to do when she was born. See more people where she lived have triple-itis, I'm glad you have named it. At one point we are in VA and 2 inches away is TN. It was confusing to them when they were little, so they had to keep repeating theirselves. Anyway, it will get worse as the years roll on, I've known my friend for 11 years and I know everything in triplicate. I can repeat everything in triplicate and know the stories by heart. I love reading your post and you and April are so cute together. So keep up the good work. Have I told you I love reading your post. So have a good week. Oh by the way I love reading your post. hahahahahahaha
I wouldn't want to wake up with out my partner jade next to me i love her to bits. Arn't loved ones so special.
repetition is the prerogative of those imbued with the definitive discipline of never erroneously evading the deeply desirable characteristic of causing complex epiphanies using the serious solution of repeated reference.
please offer april my congratulations!
you are one seriously lucky lady to have found one so serendipitously gifted!
That would drive me bonkers!
Ya know, you really do have a point there! Whew, I feel like I dodged a bullet there!
I still need some revenge advice from you and Witty!
Oh boy...do I do that, especially with my kids, but with me I think it has something to do with control. I'm just never sure that without the prodding that they'll do what I need them to. Kind of annoying and not nearly as cute as April..lol.
does she repeat because you don't listen? i repeat to my girlfriend a lot because it doesn't seem like she is listening... :)
deere: you know what, there may be some truth to that...she says it's because she has a "need for closure" and just needs to make sure I heard her. I think I'm going to start doing cartwheels every time I hear her, just so she can be certain. Plus...I need the workout.
emmy: loved ones are VERY special. even if they have odd lil' quirks. i mean, *I* don't have any myself, but I love April's :)
sandwriter: I read your response to April and you should know that you are her new best friend....
audra: it can be a bit maddening, but then she smiles at me and shows those big dimples and I can't help but forgive her. I'm a sucker.
bandit: I'm glad you are seeing the light :) Revenge advice...hmmm... got my thinking cap on!
jessica: funny you should ask....she'd say YES. I'd say NO.
Wait...make that, "she'd say YES YES YES" :)
Lisa: now, see with kids I totally get it. I do the same thing with the kids at my school. perhaps April sees me as a child? Hmmmm....you've given me something to ponder. I wonder if I should be getting an allowance....
It's a good thing you love her so much! Heh. That could get maddening, but you know what? When you're old like me, and your brain turns to mush - you won't even notice when she says things in triplicate - you'll only remember that she said it once. And be grateful for it.
Take it from someone very grateful.
;-)
tawanda: april happened to be reading your comment over my shoulder and she couldn't agree with you more! :) i know you're right...i do. it's just in the moment (for the third time) that it's hard to remember that i'll be thankful later!
This post amused me....3 times more than usual actually.
;)
Sounds like her pull string is stuck or something. There's a high end shop here to fix that. They'll even observe you and fit you up with the right phrases and everything. There's even accessories like different colored loops. Or, If you really want service, they'll convert your average pull string repeater into a squeeze here to hear me sing-er. Let me know if you need an address.
LMFAO
i would rather take that triple-itis than my dear other half's verbal tic ... she processes EVERY thought in her head OUT LOUD. and then wants to know what they said on tv in the middle of law and order SVU.
thank the gods for the back button on the DVR or i think i might have killed her during an intense movie.
You've been tagged with your pants down!!!
http://net-cafe.blogspot.com/2007/09/tagged-with-pants-on-fortunately.html
:-)
LOLOL! Maybe she's going senile. ;)
P.S. Your article on Moe was very well written. I'm sure April has already told you that...THREE times. hehee
Sorry Heather, I can understand the maddening side of this, but I'm with April as I tend to do the same thing! Usually, I just tend to repeat things a couple of times, but when I've had a couple of drinks it gets worse. My friends can get quite annoyed with the whole situation!
Sorry Heather, I can underst... ;)
Ahh! You two are just maddeningly cute! ;)
mikster: aw, thanks (thanks thanks thanks! :)
brian: your comment is why you are one of my favorite people i've never met. seriously.
ender: i can't believe you have that problem TOO! I didn't include it in the post, but that's the other thing she does that drives me CRAZY! She talks right in the middle of my shows...and normally at the most critical part. makes me insane! thanks for commenting :)
tomcat: thank you so much for including me in the tag - but I just did one and I used up every last interesting fact about myself! I'll be checking in to see how the others responded though!! :)
bent fabric: thanks so much for the comment on the Curve article - Suzanne is such an amazing person and talent that I feel like everyone should know her or know of her!!
alcoment: everyone sympathizing with april really hurts my credibility! She keeps reading them all and saying "SEE!!!!" I may have to institute a commenting clause....folks can only leave a message if they agree with ME!!! :)
:)
Likewise.
That is so cute...sounds like me...LOL.
Nice to see you around my blog..I have been working so hard I haven't had time to visit you... :(
BAHAHAHAHAHAH
Too cute.
You know, annoyingly cute. lol
Well, i can say is congrats of both of you...
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