On Sunday, Hubby worked outside cleaning up our yard which, in addition to our house, has been drastically needing some TLC. While he worked in the yard, I spent time in our garage clearing out all the softball stuff that needed to go back to the high school. Our garage ended up being an extended storage space for softball gear and uniforms and, well, it's time for me to get rid of it as I'm no longer the coach!
At one point, a neighbor (who also happens to be an extended family friend) drove by and stopped to wish us congratulations! She said they are very excited for us and asked if "we knew where the babies were coming from?"
I thought that was a rather odd question at first and wasn't sure I heard her correctly so asked her to repeat it.
"Do you know where they are coming from?"
I'm sure I had a pretty confused look on my face, but I grabbed my stomach and said "right here!"
Apparently, she got the impression that we were adopting. This neighbor is really a sweet and quiet lady and knowing her, I am sure she was really embarrassed at her faux pas. I thanked her for the congrats and away they went down the road.
I went back and looked at my Facebook announcement to try and figure out how she got the impression we were adopting. I didn't even allude to adoption, but I suppose it's unusual for a couple to try for so long and then actually end up with biological children.
This is one that I just shake my head at. I know people sometimes say stupid things, but I also know this neighbor lady is one of the sweetest people I know and is probably kicking herself right and left for putting her foot in her mouth. All I can do is shake my head and smile at the unexpected question of "where are my babies coming from?"
Aww being that she is sweet Im sure she is kicking herself. I think you handled it well :) Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThat's a funny situation. People assume the craziest things. I have to admit I can understand where the thought may have come from. In your announcement pictures you can't really see your belly well under the uniform. So maybe that's why she thought you were adopting.
ReplyDeleteI must say, that's the first time I've ever heard that question! I'm sure she meant well, but I personally wouldn't have asked that question unless I knew for sure that the parents were adopting. Maybe I'm more sensitive after dealing with IF, but I don't ask anyone about any aspect of their pregnancy unless I'm 100% sure I have my facts right!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I would have paid a million dollars to see the absolutely confused expression on your face at that moment.
ReplyDeleteWhat an odd question! I'm sure you're right, though; she's probably very embarrassed. Poor woman and poor you!
ReplyDeleteOh...awkward...sounds like you handled it gracefully !
ReplyDeleteHilarious. And awkward. Actually, I think it's kind of an odd question even if you were adopting. People ask the weirdest things.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! That is actually kind of funny though! Strange way to ask that question no matter what the circumstances are, but it is kind of funny!!! Would have loved to have been there to see expressions from both of you but loved your response too!!! I get so excited every time you have a post as they will always leave me smiling and it's just good to know how all is going!! Love you, Auntie
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! Didn't she notice your adorable baby(ies) bump?!?!
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh! Apparently your bump is still small, if she didn't notice ;)
ReplyDeleteYou should have launched into "So, when a man and a woman love each other, they go to a doctor and a doctor gets the woman's sister to take some drugs...". Love this story!
ReplyDeletei find this incredibly endearing. poor woman! how mortifying. i would die of awkward - in either her position or in yours. i don't know about you, but my babies are coming from the north pole.
ReplyDeleteOdd, but hilarious... Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOMG how funny!!!
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