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Dear, dear Ruby. Thanks for keeping me humble.

January 20, 2012 by Adrienne

We  were digging through boxes of clearanced mittens and other miscellaneous at the local 1/2 of 1/2 store. You know, $.49 for a brand new Children’s Place hat, simply because it’s last season or needs about 3 stiches to close the seam that’s split a bit? This is how I clothe my children. Love it.

Ruby found newborn tights. “Mom, tights!”

“But we don’t have anyone that size.”

“Oh. Well, Pierce could wear them!”

“Pierce is a boy, honey. No tights for Pierce.”

A fifty-something lady nearby snickered.

Then Ruby found a bra. It came complete with cleavage, none of the wearer seemed to be required. She hollers at the top of her three year old little lungs, “Mom! Boobs! I can be like you!”

The lady snorted. I took the easy route.

In a completely deadpan voice, I said, “Oh, how nice Ruby. You’ll be beautiful.”

Pretty sure that lady would have had milk coming out of her nose. You know, if she’d have been drinking anything.

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About Adrienne

A homeschooling mother of ten, ages 20 and under, I chronicle life, laughs, struggles, and lessons learned as I raise a larger-than-most sized family and try to laugh about the craziness.

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Oh Adrienne, You are a hoot, and one to follow in your footsteps. Mom

  2. Jennifer says

    January 20, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    hilarious

  3. Jill says

    January 21, 2012 at 5:31 am

    oh my gosh to funny

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