So last night - I heard a comment that I had not expected. I've had people make comments about Curt's skin color, his hair, he's "not that dark", "wow he's dark", "where'd you get him", "where are his parents", "what happened" - stuff like that. BUT THEN last night we were at a restaurant (yeah for gift cards) and Craig carried Curt out the door first. Nate was next and me in the rear. Some worker was holding the door open and looked at me and asked "is that guy stealing that baby"! Seriously? Who knows if he was serious or not - you have NEVER seen, NOR met us in your life and you ask me if my husband STOLE OUR SON! So I must have just given him the LOOK of WRATH because he just apologized, smiled and said - I'm just kidding! I looked at him (probably after THE LOOK and my chin was back up where it belonged and said HE IS OUR SON and walked out! Nate then was like - what did he say? Did he think we stole Curt? Yes - so now to explain to the older son what happened?
I was so stunned I just walked away. Kicking myself later that I should have used this moment as a "learning" moment for others and for my kids! Just crazy.
Hopefully this late teen/early 20 something idiot of a man learned to keep his comments to himself next time. I doubt it - but we shall see.
But for all the other people - he IS OUR SON! Our 2nd child and he is beautiful! His skin is the color of him. Its the way he was created by God. His birth family loved him so much, they gave him a life beyond birth and ultimately he ended up in our lives. He is OUR SON - we love him dearly - And his hair - is adorable. Yes he has curls, loose curls I'm told, and yeah maybe he can have a hair cut - but have you seen Curt's brother Nate? He's got long hair - and for now - we love it on both of them. (side bar - my hair cut - I HATE - I look like Pat Bennatar or Janet from 3's Company - I'd be styling if it were 1980 something) - but the boys are perfect. Just like your own kids or family - you know they are perfect for the way they are - I feel the same
Thanks everyone.
Gail
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Pat Bennatar or Janet from 3's Company? I had to Google images to see what that haircut was like. You're too funny. I bet it looks cute on you. Besides, your hair grows so fast- by next week it'll be long again!
It sounds like you have definitely bonded and now mama bear ... you are defending your sweet cubs. Don't let people get to you. You should've told that guy-"No we didn't steal the baby, but I stole the man carrying him!' (or something goofy like that).
Take a vote and we'd all vote Nate and Curt among the top cutest kids around, (along with my own grandkids). They are both beautiful and you and Craig are so blessed. AND- the boys are blessed to have you too!
Keep your chin up! YOU ARE BLESSED and GREAT PARENTS too.
Love you, Kathy W.
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