One Question I Wasn't Prepared For...
Dave and I like to think that we're prepared for the "questions" when we're out with Emmy. They run the gammet from normal interest in a baby to stupid comments about race. So far we haven't encountered to many boneheads, but we know they're out there.
But this was one I hadn't prepared for: "Is she yours or she your granddaughter?"
Huh?
I knew that becoming a parent later in life would have its issues. Yep, we're tired. Really tired. But for the most part I think it has its advantage. One is that we don't feel like we're missing out on anything by staying home with a baby. Maybe in our 2o's or 30's we'd miss going to see bands, meeting friends for a drink, seeing a late movie. But we did all that, many times over. We're more than content being at home and never feel "stuck".
But "granddaughter"? First of all if there's any question keep it to yourself. Second, it is the 21st century and people don't get married at 16. And if she was confused by Emmy being a different race than I am, then ask about it, don't imply that she maybe she's not my daughter.
I answered, "She's mine" and went on my way. But maybe I'll get my hair highlighted just to be on the safe side.
But this was one I hadn't prepared for: "Is she yours or she your granddaughter?"
Huh?
I knew that becoming a parent later in life would have its issues. Yep, we're tired. Really tired. But for the most part I think it has its advantage. One is that we don't feel like we're missing out on anything by staying home with a baby. Maybe in our 2o's or 30's we'd miss going to see bands, meeting friends for a drink, seeing a late movie. But we did all that, many times over. We're more than content being at home and never feel "stuck".
But "granddaughter"? First of all if there's any question keep it to yourself. Second, it is the 21st century and people don't get married at 16. And if she was confused by Emmy being a different race than I am, then ask about it, don't imply that she maybe she's not my daughter.
I answered, "She's mine" and went on my way. But maybe I'll get my hair highlighted just to be on the safe side.
posted by Lisa & Dave | 2:40 PM
4 Comments:
Lisa,
HAHAHA!!! So I'm not the only one who's been asked that one!!!! I'll dye my hair if you'll dye yours!!! BTW, I'm 37 so that comment really sucked!
Miss playing with you!
Sam
I was asked that by the grocery store clerk the other day... "Is she your's or your granddaughter?" I looked at her in shock and said, "Do I look like a grandmother?" She said she asked both those because she didn't want to offend people by asking if a child is their's and it is really their grandchild. I was MORE offended that she thought I could be her grandmother at 35 years of age. It sure made my afternoon suck.
Well I for sure do not think you look like a grandma....especially because I value our friendship....now if they ask me while I'm holding her I may say yep...that's me....the stand in grandma that crawls on the floor with her......No I wouldn't, I couldn't take the thunder from Emmy's grandma's out there....I'm content being her playmate.....and her favorite....oh did I say that out loud.....
Love,
Teri
We are still enjoying Emmy's growth with her "forever Mom and Dad". We are Mike and Lind's Sunday AM breakfast buddies at McDonalds and we hear all about her from the proud grandparents!.Keep the pictures coming!
Jo Ann and Bob
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