“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.”
- E.E. Cummings
I have a long-time friend. We spend our time together either laughing or crying….more crying lately….and that’s ok. We all have seasons like this, from time to time, and I have learned to roll with it. The other night we went to see a movie together. Afterwards, we walked around the Plaza for a bit and found a bench and sat. We mostly shared our struggles that evening. It is great to know that I do not have to pretend with her. She has known me for years and loves me where I am at….and I feel the same about her. Nothing she could tell me would shock me or make me not love her. I deeply appreciate her. I texted her later that evening….thanking her for taking me out and treating me to a movie and popcorn and, especially, for listening to me babble.
The next evening she shared with me that when she received my text her eleven year old son, who was in the car with her, grabbed the phone and was going to read her what I had sent. She, in turn, told him that her texts were private and that we had talked about something rather personal and that I probably wouldn’t want him to know about it. They chatted back and forth for a few minutes and then he blurted out….
“She’s not having ANOTHER baby AGAIN, is she?”
Sigh
I laughed….really, really, laughed.
It actually made me day!
It is what I am known for.
Having babies.
What is so funny about that assumption, is that anytime I tell my older boys I need to talk with them about something important….that is one of the first things that comes out of their mouths, “You’re not pregnant AGAIN, mom, are you?”
SMILE
No, I am not.
I hope today brings you laughter and joy!!
Hahahaha. Love it. And also? Whew!
Hilarious!
I like your writing