How do you know you have friends that love you forever and ever? You go on a weekend retreat and show them pictures of your "got hit with an ugly stick" years - and instead of saying, "They're not that bad!" they laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh.. And try and catch their breath because they are doubled over and in tears. Then they recruit everyone else in the room to come over and see these pictures, where people who don't even know you say, "Is that really you?" To which I would reply, "Yes. It was kind of like walking around for a year with your zipper down before anyone ever told you." And then comments would follow such as, "Wow. Kerry must REALLY love you!" or "You look like a 12 year old boy that just gave birth!" or "Don't worry. As long as we are friends you'll never look like that again, sister." To which started a whole new round where they would laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh...
Kristin told me she now feels closer to me than ever.
Just picture a cute, short short short Annette Benning haircut that was hip before you add 75 pregnancy pounds to your body - the majority in your face and boobs, that is no longer cute because you now look like a pre-pubescent boy with freckles, no makeup, and no sense of what you really look like, and 24 hours of labor, along with a new nickname from your own siblings, "Ralph" that has stuck for the last 11 years. Then, just for fun, add an amish looking denim jumper and pleated pants. It is hot. Smokin hot. And I have pictures to prove it. And No, They will never EVER be posted. Just use your imagination and try not to get too jealous.
4 comments:
That was funny, Makell! I will always be your friend regardless of what you look like! Just call Kristin "Shi-thA-ed"!!!
So rude-dangle that carrot in front of us on a string, and then not let us get to sample it? I'll make a deal-I see that pic, and I'll show you my 7th grad yearbook photo. It's fantastic.
Oh, come on Makell! You have got my full attention, share the wealth! I think we should all post our jr. high pictures (the worst one) at the sam time and then laugh, and laugh, and laugh at each other and leave nasty comments. Sound fun? Let's do it!
Um, I think I have a picture of you when you were pregnant with Eva from your shower....I can scan it and post it on my blog if you would like! Don't think I won't! I'll even post a link!
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