Apr
20
I wish that when people see me and the kids together, they’d stop saying “Wow.” Or my personal favorite: “geez - I’m glad I’m not you.” The most common is “You really got your hands full there.” Which is always said with an uneasy forced laugh.
I know I have my hands full. Really, I am aware of the three midgets that are attached to every limb of my body. Do you think I am not? Maybe I should turn it back on you and say “Wow - you are observant!” Or maybe something more along the lines of - “oh, these things arent mine.” OR maybe “I told them I’d let them out of th closet for a few more minutes if I didnt have to use the hog-tie on em.” Lets see how they react to that.
Wouldn’t it be better if there was no reaction. No glance over the crowd that resides in my shopping cart. Just smile, and move on. And if you are just DIEING to say something, then say something kind and constructive. Like, “I really liked how your little boy was sharing his treat with his sister.” Or “I really liked how you dealt with that….” Or simply a great smile that screams - “RAH RAH RAH - YOU CAN DO IT MA! GOOOOOOOOOO MOMMA!!!”
Cause every mom with young kids can tell you it is a lot better to be cheered on, rather than goggled at.
mom L
Be a duck - those unkind comments have been around for decades. Anyone who has had more than a couple of kids has experienced them. As far as those that say you have your hands full - it is just an observation, a reminder to themselves how hard it can be to have little ones.
tyler
well, for what it’s worth, I totally admire you guys and think your kids are freaking awesome. you’re doing a great job!!
Sarah
Those people may think they know a thing, but they don’t know what it feels like to snuggle up with your three little ducklings at night, so actually they don’t know squat. You, on the other hand, do know squat. Lots of it. And the more the merrier, as you already know. Gooooooooooo, MOMMA!
IT'S ME
you are amazing! and i know you know you are amazing… you just forget sometimes! =-) but you really really are… next time i see you i will bring my pom-poms… but don’t expect any splits!
oh and if my vote counts for anything…. i would totally blow them off. they aren’t worth your time.. and if they say something further… just say something like “oh I’m sorry i can only hear when my kids tell me how much they love me” or something… i dunno… you asked for creativity from the wrong person