Are you confused? So am I. Now, you all know this is me (Holly), my SIL, Julie, and my niece, Ayla. 2 years ago when Julie was pregnant with Ayla we went on a trip to Las Vegas and Utah. When we were walking through the casino a worker stopped us and asked if I was Julie's mother. Yes, that's right- her mother. She then preceded to say we had the same eyes (for the record- my eyes are blue and round while Julie's are DARK brown and more olive shaped then mine). But, whatever. It became quite the joke on the trip. Was the worker blind, drunk, or were we being punked? When we went onto Utah we were shopping for clothes for Ayla and the saleslady ringing me up asked if Julie was my daughter. Again?! Seriously?! Well, again we took in stride and laughed about it for awhile.
Fast forward 2 years. Still bringing it up as a joke, but it kind of died down...until... it happened again. I was holding Ayla and a man said "Ayla, is this your grandma?" Ha Ha! Not so funny anymore. Yes, I had Julie at 8 yrs old and became a grandma at 29. Now, I didn't want to embarrass the man so my brother just nonchalantly said "No, that's my sister." Fine, fine. I didn't really like "joking" about it anymore. So, last week we went to see Julie speak in church (great job, Julie!) and an older gentleman turned around to welcome us. He is so kind I was thinking. Making us feel so welcome. Then he turned to me and said, "Now are you Julie's mom?" I gave him a look and he knew he was wrong. He immediately started back pedaling, but the damage was done. Now, I know that he is probably a very nice man, but I HAD to show my annoyance. This is happening way too much. Do I need to book my botox appointment tomorrow, or are these people CRAZY?! I know that I am aging. Ever since I turned 30 I see the signs everyday. I do what I can, but I can't turn back the clock. But, I'm sorry I don't look old enough to be Julie's mom! What does everyone think? Leave your comments and if I look old enough to be Julie's mom, tell me! I can take it. My ego has already been bruised enough.
