PSA

To the two well-intentioned people at church:

I think you were trying to express compassion for my situation as a very pregnant woman with two energetic children (children who are forced to attend three hours of church each week when, on any other day, they would be eating lunch and napping). I do appreciate your concern for me.

Still.

While I can think of a few things more offensive than telling a mother, "I feel so sorry for you!" because of her children, that one certainly makes it near the top of the list.

Don't feel sorry for me. They may be hungry, tired, overstimulated and simultaneously bored, and therefore prone to some misbehavior, but I'm glad I have them.

Next time, even if that's honestly the best way to describe your feelings about my family, keep your pity to yourself.


~RCH~