People
by adustyframe ~ April 29th, 2008I have to shake my head at people sometimes. The things people say!
I met a lady at James’ Tae Kwon Do class. While the kids do their thing, some of the moms sit around and chat. I usually knit. That’s always a conversation starter. Everyone wonders what I’m working on.
One lady is actually very nice but she is rather blunt. She is from another country so I give her the benefit of the doubt.I haven’t shared with them about Lee’s incarceration. It’s none of their business and they are complete strangers.
I also don’t wear a tattoo on my forehead that says, “My husband is in prison!”
So last week, while I was knitting, she sat at the table across from me. We talked about various things and then she said,
“Don’t you want to have more children?”
I said, “Well sure maybe someday.”
She said, “It’s just not happening huh? Maybe you need to lose some weight.”
Well I DO need to and I am working on it and actually doing very well.
However, I’m fairly certain that my weight has nothing to do with the fact that we don’t have another child.
I just smiled at her.
April 30th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Just like when last year one of the people at church asked me if I am pregnant.
(My hubby already had a nip nip several years ago!)
Yep, it’s my “protruding” belly with my loose blouse.
Lesson for everyone: Don’t ask someone of they are pregnant even if they look like one
oh yes… PEOPLE!
Good lesson:)!
April 30th, 2008 at 1:59 am
that was so rude. i hate when people do things like that.
April 30th, 2008 at 3:48 am
Oh My goodness……it never ceases to amaze me when people say things like that….it is like they have no filter…..in their head….out their mouth….oh and by the way I am working on losing the weight I gained when my daughter was born…..39 years ago (smile) God Bless, Pam
Lol Pam;)
April 30th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Yup, loosing weight. That’s definitely it!
April 30th, 2008 at 6:48 am
UGH! I’m shaking my head along with you.
You handled it perfectly, though.
By the way, this is my first time commenting, but I’ve been visiting your blog regularly for a few months and REALLY enjoy it!
Blessings to you and your family,
Vikki
Hello Vikki:) Thanks for letting me know you’ve been reading. I really appreciate hearing from new commenters. Don’t be a stranger!
April 30th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Oh my!
May 1st, 2008 at 6:26 am
“However, I’m fairly certain that my weight has nothing to do with the fact that we don’t have another child.” hehehehehe
people rarely think. i try not to judge b/c of all the times i’ve stuck my big ol’ whoppin foot in my mouth!
since my girls look very little alike, i often get, “are they both yours?” and then they’re thinkin they have different dads. oh well.
I’ve stuck my foot in my mouth before too;) I just try to not ask if I’m not certain.
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:27 am
Uh hu…….I suppose it could be a reason ! 6 Months after I had Daniel, someone who remembered hearing I was pregnant said ‘oh, you are really blooming now…’ I smiled sweetly