Friday, May 22, 2009
Are You Serious?!
So I take dinner to a widow in my neighborhood once in a while, and recently, when she was in the hospital, we took care of her annoying little dog for over a week. As a thank you, she dropped by this morning with a card and a nice gift card to Target. Very thoughtful, you say, right? Of course. That is, until she stands up to leave, pats my stomach and tells me, "You've got to do something about that". What?! Are you kidding me? Who says stuff like that? I just had a baby 8 weeks ago, and even if I hadn't, who says stuff like that? Like I don't know that I've got a tummy on me right not. Duh. Of course, I didn't say any of this to her, though in retrospect, I think I should have asked her why she would say something like that and tell her it was hurtful. But I didn't. I told her I was working on it, that my legs are so sore from working out, that I belong to the gym, etc. I think in the end, she realized her error, because she started telling me how thin my arms and legs are. But it was too late by then. Damage done. ::Sob:: I know I'm fat. It plagues my every morning when I'm trying to find something to wear. Ah well, a small price to pay for precious Margaret. But seriously, who says stuff like that?
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Seriously. No one says something like that. Crazy old lady. I'm sorry Sis. I feel your pain. I wish we could be working out together...Miss you, love you.
ReplyDeleteOne day we will laugh at this. She's wretched for saying it. Again, WHO DOES THAT? haha. You look great, and I would know!
ReplyDeleteShe must have either had a stroke in the hospital or was on some drug that made her say crazy things. LOVE your post preggo tummy!! We all understand, it's just been too long for the old lady and she forgot.
ReplyDeleteOld people. that's who. My Grandma is the same way. Although she has always had a problem with tact, it is worse as she ages. Old people think they have the right to say anything that comes to their minds. Or they have lost the ability to sensor themselves. Crazy! If it makes you feel better, my baby is 7 months old and I have GAINED 12 pounds since I left the hospital with her. I have hormonal issues. So pat yourself on the back with the realization that you look way better than me!;)
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! I would die! At least you kept your composure. I can't believe your already back at the gym working out. You go girl! You should be proud and don't listen to crazy old phsycho women!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a terrible thing to say to a neighbor and friend...especially someone who brings dinner! She must have been out of her mind! Shame, shame shame on her. Anyone who knows you would tell you the truth... you are a beautiful woman inside and out and are an inspiration to all with all that you accomplish each day...especially with breastfeeding and night wakings!
Jen
people can be so tacky! I don't know... I might be getting more candid b/c I just might have said something to her, like that was rude and tacky...? I'd like to think I would. Sorry you had to endure that. A lady in my ward asked if I was pregnant last January, and I replied, no, just Christmas FUDGE!
ReplyDeleteAs a follow-up, I just saw this lady again for the first time in several months, for just about 5 minutes, and in that quick catch-up conversation, she felt the need to ask if I had lost the baby weight yet. As if she couldn't see that I quite obviously haven't. Why is she so obsessed with my weight? Crazy lady.
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