arachnophobia

ARACHNOPHOBIA

If we look in the dictionary we find the definition is...

arachnophobia- n. An abnormal fear of spiders.

If you grew up in my household you were to believe you would find my moms picture under the word. Yes I may be afraid of spiders... But my mom takes the cake. I have never met someone so terrified of spiders.

Growing up we use to tease my mom about it... She use to dream that there were spiders all in her bed. My dad would then have to wake up and pretend to kill these "spiders", and would have to continue to do so until she believed they were all gone.
I have to admit, when I was younger I found it quite hilarious...

Until last night!

I do believe I may be turning into my mom...


So there I was.... sleeping in my bed... it is 3:30ish and I suddenly sit up in bed... SCREAM!!!!

Simon awakes... to find me freaking out thinking that I had seen a black spider crawling in my bed.

I remember my dream and I hit/threw the spider off of the bed.

I then stand up... in our pitch dark room, and start shaking out clothes and whatever else is on the floor.

At this time Simon gets out of bed and starts shaking out pillows and what not. I am not sure if he knew I was dreaming or if he believed me that a spider was really in bed.

regardless... he was sweet and then said... "Christy, I don't think there is a spider."

I say... "oh, ok!" and go back to sleep!

WHAT THE?!?!

Wouldn't you think I would be too scared to go back to sleep? Go figure.... It was a crazy night.

Anyways.... I found it quite interesting... wonder what a spider in your bed dream means???

I guess I am turning into my mother and reaping what I sowed.