The cuddly, cozy factor just oozed from my bed.
I was enveloped in my own hiatus…
a haven amidst this simple place I call home. I was snuggled up with a riveting book (which hasn’t happened much since I started blogging), and my third son climbed into bed with me.
We were sharing life together in a precious way –
our hopes, dreams, and the hidden desires of our hearts.
Feet intertwined.
We were celebrating family, and I was reveling in the fact that yes,
middle school boys do love their mommas.
Don’t listen for a minute to what everyone else tells you.
Slowly, he drags his finger down my thigh and exclaims in horror, “Holy cow, mom, look at that huge bulging vein. It goes all the way down your leg, and it’s so dark blue.”
My 5 year old daughter heard the commotion and decided to defend, and encourage my honor.
“Wow, it looks just like a spider web.”
(Hmm…does she know that she’s on to something? I believe they may have already termed it that, my sweet medically minded princess…spider veins, anyone?)
Since, the thigh analysis was in full force, he decided to trudge forth into the epitome of self discovery. As he smashed his two hands together around that bulging thigh of mine (just as I would imagine my womanly parts would feel during my first mammogram), he simply stated,
“Mom, your thigh is as big as my waist. Seriously, mom. It is.
Just take a look.”
Ahh….celebrating life!! Who doesn’t love it?
I guess we’ll work on his bedside manner before med school. 🙂
a haven amidst this simple place I call home. I was snuggled up with a riveting book (which hasn’t happened much since I started blogging), and my third son climbed into bed with me.
We were sharing life together in a precious way –
our hopes, dreams, and the hidden desires of our hearts.
Feet intertwined.
We were celebrating family, and I was reveling in the fact that yes,
middle school boys do love their mommas.
Don’t listen for a minute to what everyone else tells you.
He slowly started scratching and rubbing my back. (This is the son we are trying to encourage into the dermatology field…he loves skin, poking, popping, prodding….but, unfortunately, to our financial chagrin – only his family’s….he declares.)
Slowly, he drags his finger down my thigh and exclaims in horror, “Holy cow, mom, look at that huge bulging vein. It goes all the way down your leg, and it’s so dark blue.”
My 5 year old daughter heard the commotion and decided to defend, and encourage my honor.
“Wow, it looks just like a spider web.”
(Hmm…does she know that she’s on to something? I believe they may have already termed it that, my sweet medically minded princess…spider veins, anyone?)
Since, the thigh analysis was in full force, he decided to trudge forth into the epitome of self discovery. As he smashed his two hands together around that bulging thigh of mine (just as I would imagine my womanly parts would feel during my first mammogram), he simply stated,
“Mom, your thigh is as big as my waist. Seriously, mom. It is.
Just take a look.”
Ahh….celebrating life!! Who doesn’t love it?
I guess we’ll work on his bedside manner before med school. 🙂
Oh MY GOSH…that is hysterical!!! Yeah, the bedside manners might need a touch of improvement….lol
Yikes! I am kinda’ glad no one is looking at my thighs right now 😉
That is hilarious!!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I am also reading the book – So far, it’s pretty good. I wish I would have paid .25 for mine:) hehe…
don’t you love the honesty of kids!
I’m not sure about your bloglines question. I have never noticed it before so I don’t know. Sorry, I know I’m not much help! 🙂
Kids are so honest! Gotta love it!
Happy Monday!
-Sandy Toes
That is hilarious! Kids are so honest! His bedside manners could use just a little improvement! lol
heehee! that is SO funny!
That is just too funny! :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
LOL!!
That’s so funny and sweet at the same time… kids! Gotta love them!
And thanx for the advice! I’ll be sure to do that next time!
=0D
Makes ya hate that whole “outta the mouth of babes” thing! Too funny!
What a riot! Kids are so darned funny at how and what they say, aren’t they?!?
LOL! That’s so funny! Kids really do say the darndest things!
Manuela
Oh my gracious! It is so nice to meet you! I am DYING reading this post. No sugar coating happening here! Thanks for sharing; I truly love those unexpected family moments just lounging together and sharing!
BTW, I am north of ya in New England! 🙂
Hi Jen 🙂
Don’t you just love it when kids point things out like that LOL
Loved your video and the tour of NC! Harvick is my driver 😉
rue
HAHAHAHA! Oh, I just can’t WAIT until my Kiddo says stuff to me like that!
Too funny! And by the way, I put your grocery guru tips to practice today and while I didn’t save more than I spent, my savings was equal to about 80% of what I spent. Not too shabby for a first timer. Thanks again for all the tips and advice!
Oh my gosh JEN…that is hilarious! Make sure he better not say that to his future wife…or he will have lots of splaining to do!
Oh my goodness! Now that’s funny.
You’re brave to blog it. I love those real life moments. SO much better than reality tv. 😉
Thanks for the comment about comments. You actually have an easy one –
zgtjazt
Sometimes they’re really hard!
Hilarious!! Leave it to kids to completely disregard any tact in the matter…but we love them so much anyway, right? 🙂
Carrie
OH CRAP…..is it okay if we laugh at your pain. Cuz that’s funny! And never fear…he wouldn’t notice your bulging veins if he could only see the cottage cheese patch I’m growing on mine!
Ha! That’s why I have worked with middle schoolers for 15 years… they make you laugh.
Yep, that sounds like a typical morning at my house too! Kids can take the most precious moments and then spew out something totally obnoxious all of a sudden!! At least they are honest and they love us in spite of our “thighs”!
Too cute! And remember, before they came along, we all had PERFECT thighs, right?
Blessings,
Starr