Who wins the title of "Most Embarrassing?"
You decide.
I never knew how humbling motherhood could be until my first child was able to speak and able to say things that are truly embarrassing.
Each child has, in succession taken his place as Embarrasser in Chief. It is currently Annika's turn, and her reign has been long and fruitful. Here is the latest:
We make the kids do chores on Saturday mornings. Nathan and Kade do the bathrooms, Annika vacuums and dusts, and Adrienne wipes down the walls. Of course, there is much complaining going on while the jobs are (or are not) being done.
One week Annika decided that Burke and I do nothing but sleep in while they are working. I just rolled my eyes and ignored that statement as I mopped the floor, did laundry, and helped Burke with the yard work. That was a mistake. Annika had a playdate at a friend's house about a month ago. When it was over, the little girl's mom stopped by to let me know what Annika had said. Not a good sign. Apparently, in front of all the other children (and the mom) present, Annika said, "All my mom and dad do on Saturday is lay around in their underwear and kiss."
Although this sweet mom was laughing, I had to try hard to laugh along with her as I concentrated on suppressing the horrible flush that was creeping into my cheeks.
We had a little talk, and I don't think it will happen again.... Although with Annika, you never know...
I recently had my own embarrassing experience from my own actions, though. Nobody to blame but me.
Nathan just had his first real hit in baseball the other day. He was so excited and I was so proud of him. He had been practicing and finally had success!!! The game was over and I went to congratulate him with a sportsman's slap on the backside.
I slapped, and then looked up and saw Nathan standing by his dad watching me in horror. I had just slapped his teammate, who turned around and looked at me like I was a weirdo-- which I guess I was! I apologized profusely, then started laughing, then with the blushing... I hate that.
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Oh, my gosh...you and Burke and the MOST heathen parents :) How funny!
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