We were on a speed-run through Wal-Mart on a Saturday. I know. Death trap.
I was zipping down the large center aisle with both kids in the cart, when suddenly Kate yells (and yes, folks, this girl’s got LUNGS), “Hey, Mom! Look! His pants are falling off!”
Just inside the aisle we were passing was a teenage-ish guy reaching up to the top shelf to retrieve something, and, as he did, his pants were COMPLETELY around his knees. However, it wasn’t a crazy mishap…he just had on those super-baggy-so-I-strut-funny-and-hold-em-up-with-one-hand kind of pants. And, when reaching to the top of a standard Wal-Mart shelf requires using two hands, this sort of totally impractical attire simply falls to your ankles.
Upon hearing Kate's comment, the stranger kind of looked at us and grinned. I, however, could not muster up the usual parent-as-proxy apology for my noisy, albeit astutely observant, child. How can I apologize for her when she’s simply telling the truth? So, I just said, "Yes, Kate, they are," and quickly walked away while both kids started giggling.
He deserves it anyway. Sheesh! Pull up your pants, buddy. We don’t want to see your Under-Roos!
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Under-Roos! Mike calls 'em that! I can't tell you how many times I have wanted to approach a geekish teen boy and gently explain that girls like a guy with a nice fitting pair of pants. Way to go Kate!
lolo, that is an awesome story Ade!
Good for Kate, and may our children always keep the sense of a three year old and never choose to dress like that. :)
Parker came home and announced that a boy in his class (4th grade) just got his ears pierced. Jeesh.
I regulary say to my children, you know you will never dress like that, don't you? :)
Hey Adri! My 3 year old Anna uses her sweet little loud voice whenever we are in a public restroom and asks "Is that lady going poop too?". Gotta love it...
I love love Kate. She totally cracks me up. She is so observant and is always sure to notice my "red marks" on my face -- I love the honesty! You're my favorite, kate...i hope my kids are 1/2 as cute as you!
That girl is darling! Hey, serves him right in my opinion. She was only sharing what she observed--nothing wrong with that. :)
Kids say the darndest things don't they? And for that matter, teenagers do the darndest things! Thanks for making me laugh Adri (and Kate)!
I have to post on this one. We know so many of same people and I come across your blog every once in awhile when browsing. This just made me laugh. It's awesome having honest kids around to say what you want to say, but can't get the guts to.
Hooray for three-year-olds!
I agree with Jami - we all wish we could say it, but Kate did! Way to go!
I'm pretty sure that the super baggy pants look you are referring to was invented in Philly. I think some of our deacons even show it off on Sundays with a tie to pull the look together. Awesome.
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