Common Mom

My kids are always talking about how “full” their tummies are after they eat a meal. We joke because they’re both skinny minny and after a meal their tummies are so full and hard. As my daughter and I were walking through Wal-Mart a week or so ago, we turn to walk down an aisle. My daughter pointed out with no restraint whatsoever (really, what 4 year old DOES have restraint!) “Mommy look - that man must’ve eaten a good lunch, too! His tummy is so big and full, just like Grandpa’s! Or do you think he’s got a baby in there?” OMG! I was so embarrassed. We just turned around and walked to a different aisle. As a mom, I felt like I should have explained to her how we don’t comment on people’s physical appearance because it might make them feel bad. But then I didn’t. I just let it go, because she was just telling the truth. Heck, if she hadn’t told me I had a big tummy, I most likely wouldn’t have started going to the gym on a regular basis! I guess sometimes we adults just need to hear the truth - plain and simple.

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