So Daniel and I went to the store with all the kiddies the other day. Nothing unusual. The kids were actually being really good. We were getting ready to check out and the couple in front of us turns around and comments on the stuff we are buying. And then they count the kids and say, "oh no wonder, ...... you have a HERD!" Really? Thats how they describe us, a herd? Geez. Ok- I get that 4 kids is "a handful." But doesnt "herd" classify as a large group of animals? And its not like the kids were being crazy acting like wild animals. Two were in the cart and the other two were standing right by it. No one was throwing temper tantrums or yelling or ripping packages of cookies open with their teeth, like they normally do. Sheesh.
What ever happened to the notion if you cant say anything nice, dont say anything at all?
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How rude!
Do you ever have people ask you, "So are you gonna have any more?"
Like it's anybody's business. People just blurt things out before they say things.
I agree! We usually get the comment "Are your children all from one Dad or Are you a blended family?" Brian will say. "YES and we plan to have more!" For some reason, they become silent. :D
I think People are so insensitive to large families.
We get that a lot, surprisingly even in Utah. In fact when we lived in Colorado and would travel to Utah, I was always surprised that was where I would get the most insensitive comments! By the way the picture on your previous post had my girls gasping!
I agree, IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY THeN DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!!
About a month ago I HAD to go for a quick shopping trip with my kids and June had a double ear infection, it was an hour past her dinner time and she missed a nap so naturally she was crying. Some man came up to me and told me to get my kid to be quiet because, "people are trying to shop, and she is bothering every one." I have never wanted to slap someone so bad in my life. There's more to the story but that's main part of it. I went home and cried for an hour. People can be so rude.
I wonder if people know how rude that sounds or if they're just clueless. Sorry about that. :(
That is hilarious! A herd! Hahaha! Don't be too hard on the couple. They were probably just in shock. I mean, four kids IS a lot. I don't know what you and Daniel were thinking! Pretty poor planning on your part, I guess. Hahaha!!!
Oh man. I'm sorry. That is just so stinking funny. We're currently at six and my pregnant belly in pretty noticeable. It's always cracks me up when people make comments. Mine have ranged from I must be insane to I must be a Saint. Haha. I think I'm a little of both. ;)
The word "herd" is never going to be taken well, so I don't know why people use it. I think your kids are adorable, and people should be telling you how lucky you are!
We get comments more like Brenda's....
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