We had a very good day yesterday. Lots of running around. Teen got her eyebrows waxed (her request, I think that is unnecessary pain) and both girls got their nails done. Then we watched a movie as a family. We (the girls and I) declared it a day of beauty. These are the fun things to do with girls that help make up for the endless moodiness and drama. Teen sends very mixed messages about her family status. Constantly declaring her independence from us yet wanting to belong. Yesterday, when the nail lady asked if Abbie was my daughter I replied "they both are". I could see the obvious confusion on her face. I'm hoping it was because there was no way I could have a child as old as teen is. But, it was probably because we look nothing alike. Teen being if Hispanic heritage and me looking like my relatives came from Sweden. Blonde and pale. That's me. Anyways, I ignored nail lady's looks. Then later she asked if I had any sons. Not yet, I answered. She replied "oh, you're trying to have a baby?". Nope. My girls giggled. I told her my husband and I wanted to adopt a boy at some point. I could see my girls watching me wondering each time how I would answer all these questions.
Now, I know it sounds like this lady was being nosey but she was just being nice. It is the south. Everyone talks and asks lots of questions. I have mixed feelings about how to answer questions. I am a very open person who has no problem sharing. It's just the way I am. On the other hand I want to protect teens feelings and privacy. She never made any comment about the conversation in the nail salon but she was in a great mood the rest of the night. I'll take that as mom handled it well.
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