I used to justify it to people when they said that: "He was born big - he's actually on track growth wise, and he's in proportion if you take his height into account", but why should I have to? Lately I've just been giving a half-smile and changing the subject, but really I should stand up for my child! Let me know if you have any pithy comebacks I could use.
Here are a couple of recent situations where I could have used something snappy and cutting:
On Friday I popped into the jewellery shop to look at watches (there's a special occasion coming up). The lady behind the counter spots Tim with Elijah and says "How old is he?". "Eight months" I say. "How old?!" she exclaims. "Eight months" I repeat. "Oh gosh, he's big for eight months... are you sure?". Actually lady, you know what? I'm probably wrong.
On Saturday we went shopping again, this time at the appliance store. Just as we were leaving, Tim's name was called. It was his workmate (we'll call him Bryce... cos that's his name). Oh here we go, I thought. Bryce has consistently made reference to Elijah's size - both when I take him into Tim's work, and to Tim at other times. You won't believe the first thing he says... "Hey, is that The World's Biggest Baby?!". At this point, I should have said "Hey, are you the world's biggest dick head?" or something similar, but I showed amazing restraint instead! Then to his girlfriend he goes "He's the size of a two year old!". And I said: nothing. I was flabbergasted (and I am not often flabbergasted). Then we left and I bit my tongue to stop from crying.
My son does not look like this:
And even if he did, I would - most likely - still love him to pieces. I don't know many two year olds Elijah's size either. AND, his size 1 pyjamas are too big for him, SO THERE.
But I'm not justifying myself...
He is a gorgeous little man! And in proportion, unlike that poor kid in the photo, God...
ReplyDeleteOh Holly - some people have very lttle sensitivity when it comes to babies and their Mummy's and Daddy's.You just smile with good grace and say.... big or small, he's our angel from heaven! I should know - I was in your position at one time and look how gorgeous she is now!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. He has the most beautiful smiley eyes too!!! Love Gran-nan xx
ReplyDeleteAnd another thing - in my days (those were the days!) bigger babies were called 'bonnie babies' - that was another way of saying - isn't he big and beautiful! So, maybe Holly - you could say (to those comments) yes - he is bonnie isn't he? love and Happy birthday - Gran-nan xx
ReplyDeleteYeah those guys are just bozo's Holly. You should reply with what Nan said, or 'Yeah well your bum is fat but I didnt mention it to you, did I?' or some such thing...
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