Look Like A Kid, Play Like A Kid
Anytime I meet someone new or even when I'm out running errands it never fails that atleast someone that day thinks I'm a kid. The average age that people think I am ranges from 12 years old on a no makeup day to 16 years on a makeup day ( I don't know why I am telling you people this).
Are 12 year old mothers really that common (even in KY) ? No, I don't think so. So, why on earth do people think I'm 12? C'mon, people, look a little closer , I don't reeaaalllyyy look 12. I don't look 15 or 16. I look closer to my real age of 29.
What really gets people is my size. I'm petite. Hell, I'm not just petite...I'm really small. I'm 4'10 ( on my good days). Many of you are probably thinking why is she complaining about this. Well, we all have issues with our bodies. I'm not saying that it's so terrible that I can't handle it but the stares need to stop. I just want people to take me seriously. I don't want to be handed the kids menu anymore. I don't want to be passed up in line because customer service thinks I'm someone's kid. I don't want to be asked one more time, "Is your mommy home?" I don't want to be triple carded anymore and made to feel like I have a fake ID.
In reality I am the size of a kid but I don't look one. I don't dress like one. No, I take that one back since the only place I can buy clothes that fit are in the kids section of a clothing store. I don't act like one with the exception of this (which I did for my 5 year old son to encourage him & show him how to do it) :
and this:
Well, I guess there are some advantages...
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Anytime I meet someone new or even when I'm out running errands it never fails that atleast someone that day thinks I'm a kid. The average age that people think I am ranges from 12 years old on a no makeup day to 16 years on a makeup day ( I don't know why I am telling you people this).
Are 12 year old mothers really that common (even in KY) ? No, I don't think so. So, why on earth do people think I'm 12? C'mon, people, look a little closer , I don't reeaaalllyyy look 12. I don't look 15 or 16. I look closer to my real age of 29.
What really gets people is my size. I'm petite. Hell, I'm not just petite...I'm really small. I'm 4'10 ( on my good days). Many of you are probably thinking why is she complaining about this. Well, we all have issues with our bodies. I'm not saying that it's so terrible that I can't handle it but the stares need to stop. I just want people to take me seriously. I don't want to be handed the kids menu anymore. I don't want to be passed up in line because customer service thinks I'm someone's kid. I don't want to be asked one more time, "Is your mommy home?" I don't want to be triple carded anymore and made to feel like I have a fake ID.
In reality I am the size of a kid but I don't look one. I don't dress like one. No, I take that one back since the only place I can buy clothes that fit are in the kids section of a clothing store. I don't act like one with the exception of this (which I did for my 5 year old son to encourage him & show him how to do it) :
and this:
Well, I guess there are some advantages... >Go to the Mom blog Homepage
Are 12 year old mothers really that common (even in KY) ? No, I don't think so. So, why on earth do people think I'm 12? C'mon, people, look a little closer , I don't reeaaalllyyy look 12. I don't look 15 or 16. I look closer to my real age of 29.
What really gets people is my size. I'm petite. Hell, I'm not just petite...I'm really small. I'm 4'10 ( on my good days). Many of you are probably thinking why is she complaining about this. Well, we all have issues with our bodies. I'm not saying that it's so terrible that I can't handle it but the stares need to stop. I just want people to take me seriously. I don't want to be handed the kids menu anymore. I don't want to be passed up in line because customer service thinks I'm someone's kid. I don't want to be asked one more time, "Is your mommy home?" I don't want to be triple carded anymore and made to feel like I have a fake ID.
In reality I am the size of a kid but I don't look one. I don't dress like one. No, I take that one back since the only place I can buy clothes that fit are in the kids section of a clothing store. I don't act like one with the exception of this (which I did for my 5 year old son to encourage him & show him how to do it) :
and this:
Well, I guess there are some advantages... >Go to the Mom blog Homepage
14 Comments:
You are absolutely beautiful just the way you are.
It makes me sad that people treat you that way. Those people will get what is coming to them someday :)
A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.
Joyce Brothers
Love YourSelf!
I would love to have your problem. I remember getting asked for ID until I turned about 30 or so. I wish I still got asked!
That looks like so much fun!!!!! Kudos for actively participating in the activity!!!
As for you size....size doesn't matter, I imagine it would be frustrating not to be taken seriously though.
That kind of sucks but do you ever at least take advantage of it? You know, kid's admission prices to things, stuff like that?
We all have those things that drive us crazy about our bodies. My problem is the opposite of yours...well, it used to be bother me. I'm tall and have always been taller than all my friends. It used to really get to me.
That looks wicked fun.
That wall does look fun! I wanna try! Man, I'd be hella po'ed if they skipped over me in line!
I feel for you, I also get asked if I want a kids menu!
On the flipside, take it as a compliment (minus the kid's menu) :)
Hey I'd rather look 12-16 than much older than I actually am ;)
You and I are about the same age. People usually think I'm younger than I am too, but I have to admit that I also think you look rather young. You and I will probably get carded forever. I rarely do things that require carding though.
You go girl! You should show your son my site. My 5-year old did some rock climbing and climbed a 22 ft. wall when we were on vacation. It was awesome and we got some great pictures!
I am your height and there is no shame in being short! It can get rather annoying when people confuse you for a 12 year old, but...like a previous poster said, it is better being told you look younger than you are than older than you. Us short ladies shall keep our youth forever!
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