[Melmomom]

I'm still here and hanging tough - haha - dealing with a toddler and hot flashes at the same time is sure an experience!

[dragonfly1234]

Melmomon that is never fun. Right there with you!

Hang in there I do hear it gets better....lol

[Linny]

(Note to Josie: LOL ) Now WHY is it that when I DON'T check with this forum for a few days, I find that my name's been mentioned???????!!!!

Okay, so if I've ever been singled out as my childrens' grandmother....I guess I probably haven't paid enough attention. This ISN'T to say that those of you who HAVE paid attention, are doing a disservice to yourselves. It merely means that I'm DENSE! (I'm fifty here, with a 4yr old, 5yr old and under 12month old baby.)

As for the Wally World guy making that assumption to you, Josie...well, let me think. And realize---please realize that I'm the world's WORST person to think quickly and clearly on my feet (or my back for that matter---LOL).

Here's somethin' I think I would do though. When someone makes that assumption.......I believe in putting the comments back to 'em (though too often, I don't think to do so at the time). For instance:

"These must be cousins?' (or, 'There will be more than one family for the setting?', etc) Perhaps to say the question back to the person:

"Ohhhh, you're thinking these children are cousins?"
"Ohhh, you're thinking there'll be more than one family here?"

Then....THEN you can put the inquiry right back on 'em!

Then say, flat seriously: "What would give you THAT impression?"

Because then----THEN, they'll have to explain their thinking process!!! And guess what? MOST people don't like to do that, because by your question alone---they'll know they've jumped right in the kimchi !

And so, while they're blubbering about their ridiculous question, you can make comments like:

'Gee, I knew I was looking older since my climbing expedition in Tibet , but I didn't think I was looking THAT bad????'

Yeah, I don't think quickly enough.....but give me a bit of time, and I can make someone wish they'd not commented at all!

Sincerely,

Linny

[joskids]

See, Linny?? This is why I love you!!!! You make me laugh (and looking at my aging body in the mirror lately, I could USE a good laugh at something other than myself). Hugs, you youngsta' you!!!!!

[dragonfly1234]

You all are the best!!!!!