Father Christmas has arrived early for Mr H as his £700 music player thingy arrived on Thursday, just as he got home from work. We had planned to decorate the tree, but of course that immediately had to come second to unpacking the beast and getting it up and running, he was totally engrossed. I left him to it and busied myself with other things but was conscious of occasional muttering and cursing. "All ok?" I ask, "I can't seem to get it to recognise some of our music on iTunes " he says. Of course he hasn't read the instruction manual that came with it ( the size of a telephone directory!) because he doesn't think he needs to. He becomes increasingly frustated and irritated. "If it can't read iTunes I don't know what we'll do, he whines, we'll have to get all the cd 's out and go back to using them" in our previous house, we had over 300 CDs, but a lot more space, there is no room here to display them (hence they are in 3 plastic boxes in the garage, and all on the laptop/ iPod). "Where would you suggest we put 300 cd's ? it will have to go back if it's not fit for purpose "I say, which almost tips him over the edge. "If you want to send it back then we will" he starts shouting, picking up the packing cases. I was tempted to say " well don't shout at me, you ordered the bloody thing, I would have assumed that you did your research as to its capabilities" , but I kept quiet. I put my coat on, got the dog and went for a long walk.
When I got back an hour later, his mood had changed, he was happy. He had phoned the helpline and sorted the problem. I won't bore you with the technical details. But suffice it to say he is happy playing with his new toy for the time being - until another must-have gadget comes to his attention.
I do so hate these dark winter days with Mr H, especially being "cooped up" at home when he is off work. At least in the summer I can escape to the garden. It's the shortest day today, so roll on spring!
Have a good Christmas all.
Hannah x
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