Do You?

Do you ever get jealous or envious for any reason at all? I know I do and it drives Dave crazy. For me I think it is normal for a woman to feel jealousy or to be envious here and there. I think it is part of our DNA as a woman. Men just can't understand this even if they claim they do. I can tell Dave one thing and tell my sister or a girl friend the exact same thing and they will just "get it". My sister or friend will understand where I am coming from and why I feel the way I do.

Personally, I can become jealous/envious of the most random things. It could be because of something materialistic or shallow like a vacation or if someone's kid was potty trained in a day, and sometimes it is because of a pregnancy announcement. Now please realize it does not mean I am not happy for the person or because I am unhappy in my life. I am very grateful for everything in my life. I am happy with my home, my belongings, my job, and most importantly my family and my relationships. I would not trade anything for the world. Most days I thank God for giving me such a wonderful life and blessing me with such things as infertility. I look at my children and feel incredibly blessed to have them in my life.

So I wonder, why do I sometimes feel jealous or envious?

I have no idea to be honest. I wish I knew. Since I have gotten "older", it occurs less and less but I still have my moments. I talk to people who claim they are never jealous or envious because they don't care what anyone thinks, etc. Really? Is this really possible?

I know I can't be the only one who feels this once in awhile. I just wish there was a quick cure for it like aspirin for a headache. I guess I'll settle with things like spending time with my family, watching a good movie along with chips and salsa, or maybe a nice hot bath and my latest US magazine issue.