I've noticed that I've been pretty irritable lately, for which I completely blame the pregnancy. Usually when asked what my pet peeves are I have a hard time coming up with anything, but these past few weeks it seems like my list is getting long. I'll share a few, cause I know your dying to know.

1. People who speed in parking lots. This seriously drives me insane. Parking lots are for PARKING, they are NOT freeways! It seems like every time I'm backing out of a spot I almost get hit by some crazy driver who is flying through the parking lot and not paying attention. And I am always very slow when I reverse.

2. Retail stores that require too much work at checkout. Let me explain. I never have cash. I pay for almost everything with a debit card. At most stores, you can swipe your card, punch in your code and be done. However, not all stores are this easy. Some stores require you to swipe your card, then punch in your code, then use the pen to accept the charge, then use the keypad to select whether or not you want cash back, etc. That is way too much work for me. I need everything to be by pen or by keypad. I can't stand having to do both. I can't swipe my card, find the dangling pen (which are inevitably always positioned for right handers!) punch in some numbers, use the pen again for something, keep my 2 year old quiet, be kind and curteous to the cashier, remember to put my card back in my wallet and remember to pick up my bag of merchandise! And don't even think about asking me to open an account with your store!

3. Customers who are not prepared to check out at grocery stores. This includes people who don't have their coupons in order, can't remember what phone number is used for their club card, ask the checker to find them the items they couldn't, and people who don't understand the sale. The other day I was stuck behind a woman in line for over 10 minutes who didnd't get the sale. The checker had to explain to her over and over again that the sale was buy one pack of bottled water and get one pack free. The lady took two whole cases of bottled water-probably had 10 six packs of bottled water and she wanted half of them for free. (Am I making sense?) And after that the lady had the checker running back and forth trying to find her the right Lean Cuisine meals. Come on, people! I would have switched lines but I already had my stuff unloaded and there were people behind me, too. Is it that hard to think ahead and be prepared?

I just realized that all of these pet peeves could be eliminated if I just stopped shopping! Which would also eliminate a pet peeve of John's, I'm sure. What are your pet peeves?