Kids Say the Darndest Things

As I was putting my shoes on this morning before going to work, out of the blue my youngest half-brother, age 7, said to me, “You look pretty today.” Wow. Amazing who a compliment can come from when you least expect it.

Later on today, I get a call from my grandmother telling me that Alex said to her, “Rowan’s so pretty. She’s much prettier than my mama.” Someone give the kid $100 bucks! Man! I’ve wanted to hear something like that all my life! For those that don’t know, my biological mother and I DO NOT get along and I do my darndest to not look like her. It’s really not that hard—I’m an inch taller than her now (not saying a lot since I’m only 5’1”, but every inch counts!) and my hair is curly and my figure is more hourglass instead of box. Usually, I feel like Laetitia Casta when I’m next to her.

Still, his words couldn’t have come at a better time when I’ve been struggling with weight and a boyfriend who stated he doesn’t find me attractive at my current weight. It’s a lot to swallow.

I might just have to be nice to the little snot for some time now since he made me feel so much better today without even trying.

Kids say the darndest things!