When someone who isn't a friend says something you don't want to hear, you can be angry, disgruntled, bitter, etc and carry on about it for as long as you'd like. It's a completely different story when it's a friend and you can't justify any of those feelings. That's why I'm really wishing this conversation Sat night had been with someone I either didn't know well or didn't like.
Guilty party: glowing parents of 4 month old
Place: Wedding - should be happy, joyous occasion
Time: Dinner
Comment: So you guys are next, right?
Response: Mumbles something about probably not being next.
Comment: Well, you're the only ones left.
Response: (stares at table eventually comes up with something) T&K just got married, so we're not the only ones anymore.
Comment: Don't you want one of these (holds up adorable little girl)
Response: no clue- managed to get something out of my mouth and stared at my plate for awhile. May have said something about getting new siding and not having money for kids.
Really - it's a forgivable offense and I probably wouldn't still be thinking about it except for the " you're the only ones left" comment. That hit a little too close to home since DH did that math after the pregnancy announcement last week. I think there may have been a few blissful seconds before I realized it was true.
So, yes, we are the last of our married friends to have children (other than the newlyweds- however, about 6 months ago T suggested K and I get pregnant at the same time, I don't think they're waiting too long). That leaves single, anti-children, male friend and another couple who will be married in Dec.
It's a good thing I have my furbabies!
Oh yea - and apparently there is nothing wrong with my car (losing power is now normal?). At least they didn't charge me for that gem.
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All of my married friends are pg or have kids. Half of my single friends are pg or have kids. I seriously know like 5 people over 30 who don't have kids.
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