I mentioned that two people asked me if I'm pregnant recently. Then there's this:
Liz told me that my nephew Harris, who is NINE, folks, was standing with her while she was talking to a girl who is due to have a baby this week (or next week, I forgot). After Liz was done and the gal walked away, Harris whispered, "Mom, is she pregnant? I waited until she left because I didn't want to hurt her feelings."
ARE YOU PEOPLE HEARING ME?!!!!
Nobody taught him that. He just knows it. He knows that women don't want to be told they are fat in any circumstance. He is NINE. NINE NINE NINE.
And if anybody is tempted to ask me if I am pregnant, the answer is that I am not.
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Just two days ago Victoria, my 4 year old, asked me if baby Joanna had to come out of my tummy because I was too fat, and then corrected herself and said "eeerrr, 'cause your tummy was too big?"
Potato, potahto. At least she is somewhat sensitive.
I may be wrong but I believe that woman was me, since I spoke to Harris & Liz after church. And I am CLEARLY pregnant (well, you know that!). Harris is awesome. And I am sorry that so many people are, in fact, not awesome.
Alisha, you are, in fact, that woman. He knows you well by name, and still minded his manners.
By the way, at soccer on Saturday, I kept calling Jennie Jo "Sister Oldroyd." The kids just kept staring at me. Finally, as I was pulling away, I realized my mistake. Harris told me, "Aunt Jen, that's not Sister Oldroyd. Sister Oldroyd has really blonde hair." See how he waited until we were alone to tell me? He should give a seminar on tact.
By the way, are you STILL pregnant? Have you had that baby yet? Haven't you named that baby? Are you breastfeeding? How dilated are you?
I love that kid.
Harris is awesome!!!!
He is just a wonderful kid! That is great! I recently had an acquaintance ask if I was pregnant and you should have seen how huge her eyes got when she realized what an awful question just popped out of her mouth, luckily I was able to give her the yes to the question so I am sure she was relieved!
I love Harris, and I think that if I could follow him around for a few days I would learn more than I have in my lifetime. Seriously.
And the pregnant thing...I get asked weekly by many different people. I've just started responding with "You must think that because I'm glowing?" Recently I was dishing up a plate of food and a GROWN man said, "Kayla, well it looks like your mommy is feeding two!" Um, yeah. Maybe Harris should teach a Sunday school class on etiquette?
I saw you Sunday night and didn't even for a second want to ask you if you were pregnant. You looked beautiful and not one bit FAT! SO THERE, all you rude people! But, that being said... I bet you were one gorgeous prego lady - wish I'd been around to see it! :~)
I am laughing at all your questions for me! Although coming from you they wouldn't be offensive at all. I'm happy to get personal with my friends.
I seriously can't believe people, ESPECIALLY men haven't learned better manors. Did I ever tell you about the fellow (male) teacher asking me about g's in the teacher's lounge during lunch in front of at least 20 colleagues? Yes, lets have a conversation about underwear. Here. With an old man.
Maureen, you wonderful wonderful woman. When 110 people are packed against you, it's hard to look pregnant ;)
A youngish tourist girl gave me her seat on the subway the other day. "Hmm," I wondered, "Do I look really, really old? Or pregnant?" Because I'm not. I said, "thanks," and sat down. My feet hurt anyway.
Also, I love this series of questions: "By the way, are you STILL pregnant? Have you had that baby yet? Haven't you named that baby? Are you breastfeeding? How dilated are you?" I love how breastfeeding comes before dilated.
-Jess
It happened again! This morning, another young girl got up to give me her seat when I got on the train. I'm getting a complex, man.
-Jess
Geez, Jess, I don't get it! I've seen pictures - you look neither old nor pregnant. Perhaps it's your newlywed glow? Perhaps you command regal respect?
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