I was hanging out with Carson the other day and there was a moment when I noticed he was looking straight at my tummy. I could see a question was about to occur as his look when from curiosity to confusion. More importantly I knew it was going to be a question that I wasn't particularly going to like. So I held my breath as his lips began to part and out it came...
"Mom, I thought you were going to lose your big belly after the baby came out? Why is it still there?"
I was instantly deflated. My shoulders shrunk forward and my head dropped its gaze to the floor. It's true, I did inform him that once the baby arrived the big belly would be gone. It was all my fault for setting myself up like that. I shuffled towards him and asked him with whatever hope I had left in me,
"Is my belly really as big as it was when Emma was inside it?"
"No, but it still a little big."
So from the mouth of babes I realize the state of my physical appearance has taken a hit and it is time to get this worn out body back into shape. And so the journey begins and I ask for the will power of my father and hope that my love for running is enough to shrink the thighs and melt the pounds away. Let the pain begin...
3 comments:
I'm sure mine said similar things to me! We spend all this time trying to teach them to be truthful, but sometimes wouldn't we just rather they fibbed a little?! Can't wait yo see you next week xxx
I'm sure you look great. Aren't kids wonderful with their honesty. My Maddy keeps asking when I won't have a fat belly anymore. After I read this I talked to her about the fact that it won't go away right after the baby comes (hopefully within 6-12 months). THANKS for the helpful hint- I could've had a really disappointed girl!
Ugh! That seriously hurts. I so have been there. It's ironic how something like that strikes you as really funny, since kids just don't get it, but how painful it is too! You're beautiful!!
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