Day 348 - I am sure if you just...

Note to husband and children:  When I can't get the computer, dishwasher, lawn mower, iPad, oven, bird feeder, and/or garage door opener to work the way it is supposed to, it might not be user error.  It might actually mean that particular thing does not work or is having some trouble.  The thing's inability to work properly is not always (in fact is rarely) a result of my lack of knowledge, ability or general incompetence.  I know you all might find it hard to believe or remember, but mommy was really smart once (and still is sometimes), but the fact that three boys (yes you heard me Daddy counts as a little boy sometimes) are constantly demanding my time, brain power, energy and attention.   This or my gender do not negate my ability to operate mechanical or electronic things!  My inability to complete more than one side of the Rubix cube or beat my 7 year old in chess are also not related to my gender, but are in fact me and not the cube or the chess set. (you got me on those two Samson)