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Pushed to Botox?

Dear Clerk,

Thank you for checking my groceries today. I had a great experience until you opened your mouth.

I know you are in your 20's and everyone in the world looks old, but we aren't. People live great lives after 30. Really they do. I am doing my best not to be offended, but its hard. If I go through your line again, I am hoping I don't punch you out. You see, I work hard to "look good." I exercise my behind off everyday. I eat right. I went without that good, moist piece of cake last night. I use moisturizer. I use wrinkle cream. I try to dress young.

So when you asked me if Maylin was my GRANDDAUGHTER..........I was deeply hurt. Really? Granddaughter? Austin would have had to have married at 12 to have Maylin by 13. Thanks a lot. Now I am considering Botox. I will be sure to send you the bill.

Sincerely,

Laurel - The mother! Not Grandma.

Comments

Circe said…
Let me take a swing at that checker, too. People, don't open you mouth unless you turn on your brain first! Duh! And I think you get more and more fabulous and youthful all the time! You rock!
March 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Em said…
You don't look like a grandma! I have been confused as my dad's wife before (awkward!) and as my mom all the time....gotta love it ;)
March 23, 2012 at 12:19 AM
Joey/Denny/Emma said…
I get asked that sometimes, too..(but I'm older than you by a long shot so kinda deserve it; it still bugs a little bit, though).

Exciting to hear about Austin!
March 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Glenda said…
HA HA....remember, that happened to your mother all the time when she had you, and I think she was about the same age when you were born as when Maylin arrived....It would never happen outside the Rocky Mountains because any where else, children don't have children.
March 23, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Nate said…
You do NOT look like the grandma:) We, on the other hand, get that question a lot, but we are also a lot older than you. Oh and you deserve that cake!
March 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM
The Landes Family said…
A person said the same thing to me the other day except I was out with one of the little girls I keep. Do I look that old. I try really hard to look my age or younger, so I thought. Yes, it does hurt your feelings and I think when I responded, that I made her understand that I was not old enough to have a grandchild. Thank you person. Oh well, one day someone will say the same thing to them and lets see how they respond.
March 24, 2012 at 5:27 AM
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