Oh, But SHE Knows.
I bought a pair of these slippers the other day at Target. They are like fuzzy footie socks, with a mary jane strap that buttons across the top and non-skid circles on the bottom. Like this
Anyway, I slipped those babies on tonight as my husband was strolling by. He glanced down and shuddered, before pronouncing me "A Grandma."
Them's is fightin' words. I looked him up and down and called him Grandpa. He snorted and left me standing there in my comfortable knitted slippers, feeling pissy.
My seven-year-old walked up to me and threw her arms around my waist. "Hey, mommy!"
I decided to ask her what she thought. "Do you like my new slippers? Daddy says they look like something a Grandma would wear. "
She rocked back on her heels and made her eyes wide. "I guess he forgot who he was talking to," says my girl. "Sheesh. He does NOT want to mess with Big Mama."
It was a proud, proud moment in my parenting career, let me tell you.
Comments
Dude! I have those exact slippers. My husband said they were sassy because of the strap.
Posted by: VenturaMom | May 31, 2006 10:50 PM
Don't seven year olds rock! They think we can hang the moon. By the time they are 9, the scales have fallen from their eyes. Cute slippers, btw! Do you think they come in size 11?
Posted by: Ashley | June 1, 2006 5:01 AM
She should've asked for a pony after that.
Posted by: Mir | June 1, 2006 8:36 AM
I have a seven year old who recently was overheard telling the neighbor's son: "Yep! My mom's 31, but she looks young enough to be my sister!" Awww, YEAH!
Posted by: Erin (erin-erin-bo-berin) | June 1, 2006 5:38 PM
Oh man, now I want me some of those slippers.
I think you should get a couple of those thin cotton old lady robes to wear with your slippers and double dog dare him to call you Grandma. You're obviously training the kid right.
Posted by: Contrary | June 1, 2006 6:40 PM
Great answer from your daughter!
And I think they're cute.
Posted by: cassie-b | June 2, 2006 5:33 AM
I love those slippers! And I can't wait until Alliclaus is old enough to say things like that!
Posted by: Bethiclaus | June 2, 2006 4:42 PM
My husband leaves his stinky socks tucked into the couch cushions at night, so he would never dare comment on my foot attire unless he was looking for a good arse kicking.
Posted by: Kristen | June 2, 2006 8:35 PM
You have the best kids! They are trained well! jk
Posted by: jenni | June 7, 2006 6:27 PM