"I CANNOT believe a grown woman is wearing...

Today we went floating down the river. I wore my one piece bathing suit. I am comfortable with my body BUT I am 36, have had 2 kids, my weight has yo-yo'ed. (I have gone from 230 to 160 and now I am at 180 - I'm not happy about the weight coming back but I am not yet freaked out)

So anyway, my 5 year old's (story in itself) sister- age 6 - is here visiting. After we finished floating, this 6 year old looks at me and says "You are embarrassing me so bad." I was just sitting there! I said "Huh?" She said "You are embarrassing me so bad. I just cannot believe you are wearing a one piece" ROFLMAO If this kid thinks I am embarrassing her wearing a one piece she should think about how she would feel if she saw me in a two piece!

So anyway, she goes on and On and oN and ON about how she just cannot believe that a grown woman is wearing a one piece. I tried to ignore her but dang this kid would not stop. "Why are you not wearing a two piece?!" I finally said "Because I am over 35, I have had two children, and I have a big ol' gut. I know that just because something comes in my size does not mean I should wear it." I know, I know - I suppose I shouldn't have said anything but this kid just wouldn't stop with the whole thing.

Maybe before next time I can find a bikini so I can agree with the 6 year old when she tells me how bad I am embarrassing her.

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Heather W. Jul 29, 2007, 9:44pm EDT

Find the skimpiest bikini and then wear it and see if she changes her mind LOL I agree that just because something is made in "our size' doesnt mean we should wear it. she's probably going off what she sees in the media, all grown women look amazing in two pieces.
only if it were true in real life lol i'd be happy(er)! lol

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Heather W. Jul 29, 2007, 9:45pm EDT

oh and i would be afraid to float in our river, might come out with a third arm in my back LOL too much toxins in the water

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Susan N. Jul 29, 2007, 9:54pm EDT

Wear what you are comfortable in and consider the source. Someone needs to educate the child about keeping her rude and inappropriate thoughts to herself!

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Grems Aka Sarcastic Warrior Ninja 'gremlin' Jul 29, 2007, 9:59pm EDT

wow... a very opinionated child. glad to hear you know what you are comfortable with and how you feel you want to look.

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Debra D. Jul 29, 2007, 10:01pm EDT

If you feel comfortable then that's what counts. What does she expect you to wear?

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Deb P. Jul 29, 2007, 10:05pm EDT

I never know what is going to come out of my six year old son's mouth. Granted, he doesn't care what type of suit I wear, he does care how I look in my suit. A few months ago we were at our local gym/pool, and I left the kids in the kid's gym with the babysitter. I told the kids that I was going to go work out to lose some weight. Later that day while walking to the pool, my son blurted out, "Mom, it didn't work." I asked, "What didn't work?" He said, "Mom, you're not thin." I answered, "No, Honey I'm not thin, it takes time to lose weight" He shrugged his shoulders and dropped the subject. It did hurt my feelings, but I understood that he wasn't trying to be mean, he is still young, too honest, and doesn't understand completely the appropriate subject matter to talk about. Usually when my kids say something it is a hundred percent true, I'm not thin! I weigh 150 lbs when my ideal weight should be 125.... :)

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Julie R. Jul 29, 2007, 11:54pm EDT

I believe one piece bathing suits are much more flattering to a woman's body no matter what shape she is in.

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Roberta A. Jul 30, 2007, 1:37am EDT

Regardless of what is fashionable or in style I wear what i'm comfortable in and what looks good on. So a one piece it is. Go Ma Ma, be yourself.

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Bundy P Jul 30, 2007, 4:18pm EDT

Too funny!

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Jennifer G. Jul 31, 2007, 10:29pm EDT

That made me laugh out loud, literally. She does need some manners training... but then again, she IS six. The Age of Honesty.

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Gloria C. Feb 24, 2009, 11:01pm EST

Kids can be so honest and hurtful and confusing. My girls constantly tell me when something looks pretty on me or if I look pretty, but then my little one will look at my flabby belly and ask me if I'm pregnant again. I have to explain to her that it takes time to loose the weight after having a baby. I'll show her with my arms and remind her how big my belly was when I was pregnant just two months ago and then I'll show her how far it shrunk down already. She seems to understand at least until the next day.

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