When asked what I do for a living--"You teach preschool?! You must be CRAZY!"
While mowing the lawn--"You're mowing the lawn, and you're pregnant?! You must be CRAZY!
"While standing in line for a 4th of July 5k, other competitor's eyes immediately shift to by pregnant belly. "You're running this, and you're pregnant?! You must be CRAZY!"
When asked what number baby this is for
me: "5 kids?! You must be CRAZY!"(Well, not quite the Duggars, but that's what I feel like sometimes.)
Because I still look like I am 15 years old, I first get the crazy and uncomfortable look from people, followed by the question of how old my oldest is--"5 kids in 5 years?! You must be CRAZY!"
(Sorry, but this is my most recent picture of myself. I get asked all the time if they are my siblings. It won't be such a bad thing when they are older, but when you're asked if a 5-year old is your little brother, it is a bit offensive!)
(With kids as cute as this, why not have more?!)
My answer to them is, if being happy means that I must be CRAZY, then bring on the CRAZY!
I love teaching preschool! It allows me to use the creative side of my brain, while satisfying my need to always have little kids around!
I also love to mow the lawn! Yes, ask Adam--it is true. I will mow the lawn in the middle of the day so I can beat Adam before he gets home from work. Not to mention, it drowns out other noises ;)!
Everyone knows I love to run. When told that I'm crazy for doing it, my response is always, "it is what keeps me SANE!"
Now as for the kids. When asked why so many, it is like asking me why would I want more happiness? When asked why so close, I say why not?
So, call me CRAZY if you want to, but I will consider it a compliment!
6 comments:
I love this post!! You go girl....I think you are awesome. I say who cares what other people think, you are living the way you want to. Yeah for you!!!
Ari, I think you are the most sane person I know! And when it comes to all of those things, you of all people can handle it and you handle it with grace! You are definitely someone that I look up to.
the world needs more crazy people like you. so when someone says "you're crazy", smile and say thank you.
one persons crazy is another persons normal.... you do what you have to to make your life as crazy as possible and enjoy every minute of it! :) what is a life with out a little crazy in it.... not very fun if you ask me! I wish I had your patience.... I would have lots of kids too :)
I want some of your crazy. I was asked if I was my sister's mother. I like your way better.
Cute post! I agree with it all. only, I wish i was a runner. I just can't seem to enjoy it. But I like to Zumba! I guess that is my excercise that keeps me sane.So fun!
K, your preschool looks darling! We are getting things ready, and I am excited to start.I will e-mail ya some of the things I am going to be doing throughout the year. We can share tips!:)
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