Thursday, July 12, 2007

I Stand Corrected

I put my foot in my mouth this week. Silly me. Joshua was invited to a birthday party and I called to RSVP. I asked this mother,"Is there anything your daughter needs?" There was a pregnant pause. Like 9 months pregnant. Mother spoke,"My. Daughter. Doesn't. NEEEEEED. Anything." Wow. Ok then. I babbled something and got off the phone. DOH! Note to self-say wants, say wants, say wants, say wants, say wants!!

12 comments:

Katie R. said...

I'd have said my son NEEDS some new socks, school supplies and thank you very much for asking I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Sorry Carla! I think you showed great concern for that mom's daughter. :)

Anonymous said...

OHMYGOSH! Unbelievable. I always think that's so kind when the mom asks for gift ideas (no matter what the verbiage!).

Here are some ideas for next year: thankfulness, gratitude and some humbleness. Those might be some "needs".

Just my two cents.

(Meow...Is there a cat in here?)

erin said...

Sounds like mommy is a little sensitive.
Me-yow.

Brillig said...

YIKES! Can you imagine being so offended by someone's attempt at kindness???? Yowzers!

Anonymous said...

Of course, you know that now you have to wrap up some gift certificates to the local food pantry for her.

What a weirdo that woman is!

theswamphare said...

Sounds like mom
could.use.some.humility.
But that's just me and I.need.some.Grace.

Mark Felton

Shauna Loves Chocolate said...

With a host like that, the party will be a blast! ha!

Amie Adams said...

Jeeez! Someone had a chip on her shoulder.

Jen said...

Geez, over-react much? You were just being considerate by asking a simple question. Wonder what her problem was.

kristi noser said...

Maybe Joshie can use that new "B" word on her.

Mrs. S. said...

Gee, I always ask parents this question.. It think it's a thoughtful thing to ask. Some people are just strange I guess.

Slackermommy said...

Wow, sounds like that mom has some issues.