Being a young mom of three, and living in Southern California, I am often stunned and surprised by the things people say to me when I am out with the kids. For example:
- Blake attracts attention from others easily because he is still so chubby. His fat cheeks are irresistible. One day, I was entering the Post Office and a lady passing by shouted, "Do you breastfeed him?" Embarrassed, I quickly replied, "Not anymore, he's 16 months!" Of course, I was thinking, "how rude to even ask, you don't even know me!"
- Once again, I was approaching the Gym, with all three kids in tote, and a lady exiting the gym took one look at me and said, "I never had to exercise, until now, because I had 7 children that I chased around." Who knows what this ladies comment meant, but, of course all I could think that she meant was that I must not get as much exercise chasing 3 kids around, as she did with 7, so it's a good thing I go to the gym.
- Last, but not least (there are more I could share, but this surpasses them all!), I was out, today, getting the oil changed on the car and the mechanic took one look at me and at the kids and said, "You look really young, are they all yours?" I smiled and nodded and said, "I am young." He said, "How old are you, 25?" Again, I smiled (of course feeling totally giddy that he thought I looked 25) and answered, "Actually, I just turned 30." I watched his face turn from that "oh, you're young look" to "oh, you're not as young as I thought." Then, he said, and here's the kicker, "Well, you look young. Your husband must give you a really good time!" As my eyeballs widened and my jaw dropped to the floor, my thoughts said, "GASP!! Did he mean what I think he meant?"
Like I said, people really do say the strangest things!
9 comments:
I can't believe that guy said that to you! You need to move to Utah...no one would look twice at a young, hot mama with three kids!
By the way...what happened to your Milli Vanilli songs???? Just kidding...I love Michael Buble!
People should really think before they open their mouths...but they do give you something to laugh about.
Hee hee, that made me laugh because I have been there so many times. It's much worse on the east coast because nobody has more than one or two kids - and not until they're 40. I can't count how many times I've been asked if I'm the nanny. I love watching their jaws drop when I tell them I'm the mom. I did not, however, have anyone speculate about my husband keeping me young. That's a good one!
Next time a guy says that you husband must give you a really good time, you must give him a sly smile and tell him Yes he does!!!! It is all about keeping it fresh and sexy. :) I love that he said that!!!
Jeff and I had a good laugh about this one. The guys at those mechanic shops are pervs sometimes. At the Firestone in Poway they have Maxim and Hustler amongst the waiting room reads. Devon must be feeling the like quite the man. I like the breastfeeding one too. People are funny. Hope you guys have a happy Thanksgiving. I forgot where you are going but I think Utah. Good luck with your drive, if you have one.
For Heavens Sakes!!!!!!! You make me blush with all of the things that were said to you. In my day they didn't talk about BREASTFEEDING and now it is just common everyday discussion with young moms. I did really BLUSH when they talked about your husband and you and that IS ALL I CAN COMMENT ON.
I didn't even know you had a new post. I wonder if those people wished they had taken the time to think before sticking their big feet in their mouths!! PEOPLE! I guess if you ever start looking a little older, at least we'll have someone to blame!
I loved Milli Vanilli! You brought back some great memories for me. That's crazy that someone had the nerve to say that to you!
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