Well, with Daddy gone, Grandma and I took Seven out for (what else?) shopping! We hit every baby store in the mall and had a terrific time. Grandma spoiled her newest grandbaby and Seven charmed everyone we saw! And I had my first instances of internal debate about how to respond to people. No one said anything inappropriate, but we had one store clerk tell me I looked fabulous for just having a baby and another new mom talked about how great it was to no longer be pregnant. I just went with however I was feeling. I was so happy that the clerk didn't mistake me for having a baby belly (and let's face it, I have a bigger belly that many pregnant women) that I shared that he was adopted with her. But with the new mom, I just went with the flow and agreed that it is much better now that he is here.
It was a really great day. The only disappointment was that I wanted to find a cute Easter outfit for Seven, but they apparently don't make what I wanted in his size. I wanted one of those cute sweater vest outfits, but the smallest we could ever find was 6 or 9 months or so. Oh well. If that is the worst part of the day, it must have been pretty good.
Dancing in the Rain…
5 years ago
It is sooo nice to see you so happy, Missy :) Motherhood clearly suits you (as if there was even any doubt!?).
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a good time shopping with Seven! I also try to look for cute little "formal" outfits for baby boys, but they are so hard to find!
ReplyDeleteI never correct people when we are out in public about K being adopted. I don't want people asking about his history or background when it's none of their business. Plus I would never want K to hear me correct someone by saying he is my "adopted" son. He is my son and that is that :) Just enjoy the comments and smiles and snuggle your sweet Seven more! Please post another picture soon!!
ReplyDeleteBaby shopping is always fun... especially with a Grandma! I hope you are able to track down the outfit you want in your journeys.
ReplyDeleteI think following your heart in those potentially awkward stranger-comment situations is the way to go. You know how much you want to share and when. Just enjoy it... :)
Especially with "strangers" that you will never meet again - stick with how you feel in your heart to answer them. It really is none of their business...and going with the flow is the easiest way.
ReplyDeleteI know they are not the best quality, but I did see a few sweater vert newborn outfits on Walmart.com the other day.
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