... but you're really a Soft Batch Cookie!The most unexpected result of my pregnancy is the way my buddies who don't have children yet react to Baby Dowdel. Sure, I expected moms and dads that I knew to be more sympathetic (read: interested) about my pregnancy, but single lasses?
I have a good friend; we'll call her Tacey. Tacey doesn't like people. She's told me so herself. Since kids are a subset of people, she likes them less than people. I like Tacey's honesty. I know others who really hate people, but don't have the awareness or honesty to admit it. Don't get me wrong, Tacey loves her parents, short list of friends, and Orlando Bloom (Viggo Mortensen, Prince William, you get the idea), but people in general don't appeal to her.
So, what do you think I thought when Tacey gave me baby books after she found out I was pregnant? I was touched, and also puzzled. Many times since then, Tacey has given me gifts for the baby, and it makes me grin (mainly, I'm waiting for the punch line). She even patted my belly one day waiting for the baby to kick. A few nights ago, Tacey brought a small truck load of gifts for the baby from her and her mom (she can't make it to the baby shower), everything from soft blankets to a humorous onesie personally selected by Tacey. And then when it was time to go, how else can I say this but to just say it, she gave my belly a quick kiss good-bye!
It was too sweet! I couldn't believe it. When it comes to Baby Dowdel, some of the people posing as the toughest cookies are truly Soft Batches!
2 comments:
Hey, I resemble that remark!
What can I say, your baby will be better than most people ever are. Besides I like most babies for short periods of time when they are clean and not crying. And if your kid doesn't like me then where will I be? I have to get on it's good side now :)
The baby appreciates all your affections I'm sure, Tacey. :)
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