Things That Must Go

A morning radio show I listened to back in the day used to do a segment called "Things that must go." Listeners would call in with things they thought the world would be better without. Over the last week, I've noticed some things that should definitely go, so here's my list:

1. Cockroaches

We're buying a new house (well, new to us--I'll post more about it later) that has been vacant for several months. There is an unholy number of dead cockroaches in our new house. Ick. In my opinion, one is too many. We have a pest control company coming to spray the house inside and out next week, and we're going to do some heavy-duty cleaning before we move in. But still, what useful purpose could they possibly serve?

2. People who pick their nose while driving

Seriously? You know that window is made of clear glass, and yet you forget I can still see you? Especially when I'm pulled up exactly even with you at the stoplight? I wish I could just think this was funny, but it really grosses me out.

3. Incessant whining

I love my sweet Hayden, but for the last week or so, he has been testing my patience. I think I made the mistake of giving in to whining a few too many times, so Hayden has learned that it works. And now he's trying it out all the time. I'm getting better at ignoring it and encouraging him to "use his words" to tell me what he wants, but I really hope this phase passes quickly.

4. Allergies

It's been pretty windy here in Phoenix, and it's like someone turned my allergies switch from "off" to "on full blast." I can take Claritin while pregnant, but unfortunately, it hasn't done anything to relieve my allergies (even though it used to work perfectly). I just want to breathe again!

What would you add to the list?