Dear Movie Theater Ticket Taker -
You wished me a happy Mother's Day when you tore my ticket today. All I could think of to say was "thank you." But afterwards I thought, "Does he assume that I'm a mother because I look past the age that I should have popped out a few by now?" and it made me feel old. Then I thought, "Does he say that to all women on Mother's Day?" and it made me feel not so special anymore. Then I thought, "Does he know something that I don't know?" and it gave me a little thrill. And then I thought, "Don't go reading into every little thing, missy," and I tried not to think about it anymore. Then I thought, "That's what it sounds like to hear someone wish me a happy Mother's Day," and I wondered if I would ever hear those words spoken to me again.
If that turns out to be the only time, then, once again, thank you, Movie Theater Ticket Taker. I will always remember you.
Jane
P.S. We really liked Iron Man 2.
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5 months ago
Ergh this is a hard day for those of us that don't have the little ones we'd like...
ReplyDeleteAlso, glad you liked Iron Man 2, am officially jealous :)
I sort of avoided public places yesterday to protect myself from the reminders that I am not yet a mother. I hope next year people will be wishing us both happy Mothers Day with meaning!
ReplyDeleteI definitely believe you'll be hearing those words again!! And really want to see that movie, I've heard such good things!!
ReplyDeleteI like to think that it's a good omen but, like you, I would immediately beat down the part of me that jumped in hope at this notion:) But I think you took it in exactly the right way...and here is hoping that next year, you hear those words again in all your underslept post-partum hormonal glory!!
ReplyDeleteYou will hear the words again...many, many, many times....I am SURE of it!!
ReplyDeleteI saw Iron Man2 yesterday, too. I loooved it! Robert Downey Jr = hot hot hot. Haha. :) Very nice distraction from all of this crap.
Thank you so much for your comments on my blog recently. They are insightful, thoughtful and incredibly uplifting as I let doubt creep in. I am really grateful for your insights. This cycle of mine reminds me of your December '09 one.
I'm praying you'll hear those words again!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see Iron Man 2, and am soooooper jealous that you've seen it already!
ReplyDeleteAlso I hope that you'll hear those words by next year!
I hope next year, the same words will put the biggest smile on your face. Much love your ways.
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