And I promise you, he IS responsible
March 22, 2009
Grrr, I growled at Clay. "Tomorrow's Sunday. Church again - and I'm still pregnant. I swear if I'm pregnant next Sunday, I'm not going."
"You could stay home THIS Sunday, if you want to," he said, completely unperturbed as though it were a normal thing for his wife to be growling at him.
And I know I could have, but I sucked it up and I went anyhow. The truth is I love my church - I love the people there. The problem is that the people there love me too.
Now, THAT sounds lovely and gracious, doesn't it?
I'm just in no mood to be fussed over. YES, I DO still seem to be pregnant, and YES, I suppose THIS child could be the one born after her due date, and YES, it's uncomfortable. I'm antsy and anxious and I want this baby born now, if not sooner. Jennie is here for her spring break - but only until early Friday morning, and I really don't want her to miss her sister. As silly as it may sound, if the baby isn't born before Jennie goes home, I'll feel as though I've failed her. C'mon out, little one!
Nonetheless, as I said, I sucked it up and went to church. And I'm glad I did, because everyone was so sweet and excited for us - but mostly because I heard, today, the most AMAZING comment I've received during this whole pregnancy, and now I get to share it with you all.
I was sitting and chatting with a woman who I obviously hadn't seen for awhile (she goes to the early service). She was gobsmacked to discover that I was knocked up. "When did THAT happen?" she kept asking. Clay walked up behind me, and she pivoted to fix him with a stern glare.
"Are YOU responsible for this?"
There was a moment of silence, and for a second I actually thought Clay was at a loss for words. But no, he told me later, he was just trying to think of a response that would be appropriate. In church. Surrounded by his children. He almost responded, "No, actually, she had an affair! Thanks for bringing it up!" But he opted for the more dignified route, and laid a hand on my shoulder.
"Yes, I am. I assure you, I'm COMPLETELY responsible."
bwahahahaha... good answer. What a question!
Babies do have their own timetable, don't they? Come out come out baby!
Posted by: Tracy | March 23, 2009 at 05:48 AM
That Clay is one class act.
Posted by: Jan in Norman, OK | March 23, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Wow... people really will say anything, won't they? Good on Clay, though. He came up with the only appropriate response.
Posted by: Aimee | March 23, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Oh, I'm disappointed...as I read, I was thinking, "Great, something I can say to a pregnant lady that will make her day". Um, I don't think that lady's comment fits the bill!
Posted by: Sandy | March 23, 2009 at 09:07 AM
How wonderful to have a husband who will say "I am completely responsible"; I have NEVER heard that phrase from either of my ex's!!
Posted by: Priscilla | March 23, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I don't know how appropriate for church but the response of "it was immaculate conception" sprang to my mind... well done of Clay to answer as he did. A totally keeper. Sending you love.
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Posted by: Melissa | March 24, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Do we have a baby yet???
Posted by: Christine | March 24, 2009 at 10:15 AM
My cousin's wife who was due this week just had their expected girl, turn out to be a BOY!, but everyone is healthy, safe and sound so we are TRYING to get over the no girl thing!! We have mostly boys in the family, but as I said last night I guess we we love little NO NAME boy amyway! Fingers crossed for you Kirah!!
Posted by: Priscilla | March 24, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I quit going to church while pregnant when one of the older ladies there commented on how I was getting "fat". This lady told my sister-in-law the same thing when she was pregnant and I swore up and down I wouldn't let her say the same thing to me. *sigh*
Posted by: Anna Marie | March 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM