Last Sunday after we left the Baby Boogie Bash, we decided to get some dinner before we went home and Rylie chose IHOP. When we walked in, I was carrying Rylie and Brian was carrying Bryce. As we were waiting to be seated, there was a family walking out and the mother commented on how pretty Rylie looked with her face painted like a butterfly. Then she looked at Bryce and looked back and me and told me how cute they were. I saw her glance down at my mid-section and then I heard the words that every woman dreads hearing... "and you're expecting another one?"
Um, OK lady, while I'm picking my jaw up off of the floor, feel free to pull your foot out of your mouth.
Really!?!?! I was wearing a dress, and maybe since I was holding Rylie my back was arched and my not-so-flat belly could have been sticking out a little bit, but come on. Who says that to someone unless they know without a doubt that they are pregnant?
I just gave her an evil look and said "um, NO." Then she glanced and Bryce and proceeded to really wedge that foot in there good by saying "Oh, you just had one."
"Yeah, almost two years ago!"
I stared her down, simply said "WOW", and walked away. I am NOT going to make someone feel good for insulting me. No way. Maybe next time she will think before she speaks.
I think we will fine her $50 for the first stupid comment, and another $100 for making even another one after seeing what could have only been a look of complete and utter shock on my face!
The dumb comments don't end there, though. After dinner, two older men walked up to the cash register as we were paying. They were talking to the kids and then one looks at me and said "Are they twins?"
Yeah buddy, they're identical!
The fine for that idiotic question will be $40. The standard dumb comment fine is reduced by $10 if it doesn't offend anyone.
It is a good thing we went home after that. I don't think I would have been able to take any more stupidity in one day.
21 comments:
we need signs:
I see stupid people....they're everywhere! LOL
Hate that "when's the next one due?" question...I've even have them pat my tummy as they say it!! Then they try to back-track..."Oh, it doesn't look like fat...it looks like a baby."
Amazing that you can still continue to spew stupidity with one foot already in your mouth. That's a special talent.
Mommy got a pregnancy comment shortly before she and Daddy got married - right when she had been feeling good because she was going to the gum and watching what she ate - the wedding dress diet, you know? Stupid empire waist dress... never been worn since!
I have a son and daughter who are 2.5 years apart and I've gotten the 'are they twins' line twice...both from older ladies. They are nowhere near the same size. Go figure.
The stupid comments I get are the 'he is SOO cute!' meanwhile, Miss Natalie is wearing a frilly pink onesie with a pink plaid skirt over it. Ummm 'he'??? On what planet would a mother put a pink onesie with a pink plaid skirt on a baby BOY?? Even after I correct them they still say 'what a cute little boy'. DID YOU NOT HEAR ME?! WOW. That happens almost every time I go to the grocery store with my girls. My 4 year old is to the point of saying 'she's my SISTER' haha.
People never stop amazing with their comments... I usually get "it must be nice to have to go to work!" to which I now respond "yes it is... and if get struck by an idoit driving a car while you are crossing the street; flat line on the operating table a couple times, go into a coma for 6 weeks and come out with a brain injury and screws, plates and wires throught out your body... you may get to stay home too!" ... the odd thing is they often respond with "but you don't look inhjured..." - great post!! xo HHL
Did you neglect to write that the woman was blind or had her eyes closed? Because there's NO way that you look even remotely pregnant, I don't care how you were standing.
People are definitely stupid, if we had a national fund to collect all those fines, the debt would be paid off in no time!
::Snort:: you sound like my husband. He used to pretend "fine" people all the time for stupid stuff they would say or do. You look fantastic LeeAnn, there is no way you look pregnant! That woman is clearly clueless.
We still on for sat? You owe me some emails woman!
Okay, you don't even look close to being pregnant!!! You look amazing! People are so stupid!
ha...you might fine me too, or at least not allow me to guest post! I honestly think your kids look ALOT alike, but I mean I guess it's clear they are different ages...ha!
We do need to start fining people for stupid things they say or do.
I remember when I was pregnant I had a couple different older women come up to me and touch my stomach! I HATE that. Did I give you permission to touch me? Ummm NO!
Or my favorite is when random strangers say to my youngest, he's 5 months " oh you are so cute" and then proceed to touch him. Or pinch his cheeks. Do I know where your hands have been? Why the heck are you touching my kid?
You look great! I think they need glasses to help them see better!
I once had someone ask me if I was pregnant and I told them it was a tumor and I only had six months to live. That leaves them speechless.
Ironically, I have never had anyone ask me if my girls are twins, and they are indeed twins. They just look like night and day.
I like the idea of the fines. Can I go back and fine all the idiots that made comments when my twins were little. I dressed my little boy in definitely little boy designed clothes...baseballs, firetruck, etc. My daughter was always in pink or pastel with a ribbon or bow in her hair and pretty little girl shoes. Every time we went out and people would see they were twins, I would hear "are they boys" or "are they girls" or if they already knew I had one of each, they would ask which one is the boy and which one is the girl. I would get so aggravated.
Yeah, I really don't get people sometimes! There are a lot of people who just don't think before they open their mouths. Sure, they're trying to be nice and make casual conversation, but sometimes it would be better if people just went about their business and not made comments unless they were sure of the words they are about to say. Wow....
to heck with fines! off with their heads, i say! lol
i've actually had folks ask me if my fraternal boy/girl twins were identical. really?
good thing stupid isn't contagious!
You never, ever, ever ask a woman if she's pregnant unless you are 100% sure. Sorry you were insulted :(
I seriously want to know why in the heck you would ask somebody you did not know if you were expecting. that is crazy and rude. Some people are just so stupid. Good for you for saying a comment back. I hope she felt like crap. That stinks and I am sorry. No one should ever be put in that postion!
I did day care for many years. I had one little boy who had dark hair and olive skin, my daughter had pale blond curls and fair skin. People would always ask if they were twins. Just because you have two children who are kind of the same size does not make them twins. Had someone asked me if I was expecting it would of sent me over the edge. You handled it well!
I hate the rude twin comments! I was asked when my twins were due by my neighbor when they were1 month old. I was horrified and I wish I handled it better, but I cried. I thought I was looking really good since I had lost 22 pounds by then. (One perk of having 2 babies)
I am so there with you on the stupid things that people say. Not only should it be a fine, but they should wear a big "S" on their chest like they did years ago (was that for scarlet fever??)..LOL! You look awesome with all of the weight you have recently lost...how could anyone even say that?? Glad you went home after that...LOL!
Some people have no filter!! Especially with stupid comments - you do NOT look even the slightest bit pregnant. You are looking GREAT!
P.S. I think you should raise your fines :)
I can't believe that! People have no tact!
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