welcome to elaney!

“A high maintenance woman don’t want no maintenance man.” – Toby Keith, quoted frequently by [insert brother who cannot be named on elaney]

After being called high maintenance lately, and being completely taken aback, we proceeded to think of all the reasons why we are so not.  Listed them.  Argued the point.  Called it a day. (Cue Carrie Bradshaw like reflection) then later that day, we got to thinking about high maintenance women.  What it means to be hm, characteristics, etc.  And we were forced to admit something to ourselves….elaney girls might be a little high maintenance.   So we  created a checklist that you can review to rate yourself on the HM Litmus Test and compare against our answers:

• When you get to spin class late and all the bikes are taken, even if you don’t like it show on your face, do you sort of think you should still get a bike? Yes!  We were here before NY Resolutioners!!
• Do you remember every detail of the day you got your first nice bag and did it kind of change your life a little? The days brings a smile and a gentle hum of “Louie, Louie…”
• When you were growing up, did your parents do things like let you blow out a candle and read “The Night Before Christmas” every night before bed since your birthday and Christmas were your favorite days of the year?  Uh, didn’t everyone’s parents do that?
• Even if you aren’t afraid to get dirty, like the outdoors ect., do you find yourself talking about these things ad naseum so that everyone in your life is fully informed?  But, aren’t people interested in that…?
• Do you get a mani or a pedi at least once every two weeks?  Is it so bad to think your nails look better painted?  The polish change is only $5!
  
• Can you leave the house without makeup?  Yes!  Finally…
• When you expect to see people you know?  Bah!  No way.  Do you know how many times eMum has said “You never know when you might meet someone?”

Verdict:  in moderation, even a little HM is okay.  :)