Real Time-- How to be a Prepper, Baby Clothes Edition
The children and I just got back from a rummage sale. Deborah had arrived there about an hour before we did, and she'd set aside some gorgeous children's clothes for us-- some brand new with tags!
When we got home, [Redacted] saw a dress that Debbie had picked up for Mallory and fell in love with it, halfheartedly trying to convince me to set it aside for her someday (Lord willing) baby. I refused to, one-- because Debbie thought of Mallory and not a nonexistent baby when she found it, two-- I love the dress and want my baby to wear it, and, most importantly-- [REDACTED] IS [REDACTED] YEARS OLD, UNMARRIED, AND HAS NO BABY."
When I pointed out this minor truth to her, she sighed, "Yeah, well, I'll probably never get married."
"Exactly!" I replied, "So why on earth would I save this dress for you?"
"I'll adopt!" was the cheery rejoinder.
I countered with, "Your baby deserves a father...." to which she smoothly replied, "Well, I'm going to adopt a husband first."
2 comments :
When I read this months ago, it brought me joy, and as a second read is even better. My husband adoption has gone well, so I wish this anonymous child well.
I'll pass the well wishes along. She's old enough to know better yet still thinks husband adoption is better than having 60 cats and living here until she outlives John and me. (Craziness!)
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