I am sure most of you have been dealt the low blow of having your heart
blessed. For those of you living in the North, or in a cave, this is what
you say about someone when they have done something utterly backwards or
idiotic. Perhaps someone showed up to an baby shower dressed in ripped
jeans while all the other ladies were properly attired in their Sunday
finest. "Well bless her heart, we're glad she could come!" When what is
really meant sounds more like, "What on earth would make you think that old
ratty jeans are appropriate to wear in celebration of this precious new
life??".
Growing up in the Bible Belt, I am very familiar with heart-blessing. But
now that I'm a mother, I've come to learn a whole new secret code! A fun
way to tell people that their kids are bad! These little diddys are so
subtle that some people even say them right to your face! Check it out:
Well he's just a little rascal! = Your kid is out of control.
That Will, he's a mess! = You couldn't control him if you tried.
Oh he's just all boy! = Seriously, have you bathed him lately?
He sure keeps us entertained!* = We like seeing smoke come out of your ears
while your son pelts you with goldfish.
*This is especially severe when said immediately after Sunday services.
I am sure there are many more out there. SO if you have a fun(loud),
rambunctious(bad), entertaining little rascal(out of control crazy kid) like
me, then bless your heart, I'm sure you're doing the best you can!!
blessed. For those of you living in the North, or in a cave, this is what
you say about someone when they have done something utterly backwards or
idiotic. Perhaps someone showed up to an baby shower dressed in ripped
jeans while all the other ladies were properly attired in their Sunday
finest. "Well bless her heart, we're glad she could come!" When what is
really meant sounds more like, "What on earth would make you think that old
ratty jeans are appropriate to wear in celebration of this precious new
life??".
Growing up in the Bible Belt, I am very familiar with heart-blessing. But
now that I'm a mother, I've come to learn a whole new secret code! A fun
way to tell people that their kids are bad! These little diddys are so
subtle that some people even say them right to your face! Check it out:
Well he's just a little rascal! = Your kid is out of control.
That Will, he's a mess! = You couldn't control him if you tried.
Oh he's just all boy! = Seriously, have you bathed him lately?
He sure keeps us entertained!* = We like seeing smoke come out of your ears
while your son pelts you with goldfish.
*This is especially severe when said immediately after Sunday services.
I am sure there are many more out there. SO if you have a fun(loud),
rambunctious(bad), entertaining little rascal(out of control crazy kid) like
me, then bless your heart, I'm sure you're doing the best you can!!
Jordan has baby fine, wavy, fiercely independent hair, and we've been "blessed" for it many times. The blessings have ranged from, "Her hair sure is fun" to the not quite as subtle, "So that's the best you can do with that, huh?" (thanks, Regan B.), but I think they all essentially equal to "It's a shame no one ever brushes that poor kid's hair." :)
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