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Old 08-14-2002, 04:37 PM   #46
ladysycamore
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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Originally posted by warch
True scene from weekend wedding in Phoenix. Spouse not there, but parents were. Mom finds moment to raise child topic.

Mom: "I really want to to see Jake, hes so cute."
(Takes me to my cousin's house to meet his wife and two year old son)
Me: "Hi Jake! Nice to meet you."
(Jake runs from the far end of the room and slams his fists into my abdomen)
Cousin's Wife: "Jake, be gen-tle.", "He's in this aggressive phase..."
Me: "Oh...well...hmm."
(Jake turns attention to torturing old complacent dog by tearing at his ears- dog yelps)
Mom: "He a cutie,(to me) doesnt it make you want one?!"
Me: "Oh, well...hmm."

Later when with Mom,
Me: "No, I just dont think its in the cards. We're still not planning on kids."
Mom: (Sighs and looks away with teary eyes)
Me: "Who needs a margarita?!" (leaves to find strong beverages)
LOL, this is truly worthy of alt.support.childfree (on Usenet). Stories like this are commonplace.

*stews* People saw the child abusing the dog, and they did nothing???? Grrr...
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