You know what's great about having kids around?
Their total and complete honesty.
I was reminded of this, as I was getting ready for my day this morning.
I have been invited to spend time with a local mental health group and assist them in making effective vision boards today, so I want to be comfy but not sloppy.
So I stuck on a pair of skinny jeans and a t-shirt and asked my 11 year old son if it looked okay (he just happened to be walking by, so I thought I'd get his honest opinion).
Me: Hey bud, does this look okay?
Him: Ya Mom, it looks good.
Me: Are you sure? What if I put a long sleeve shirt on under the t-shirt? (as I make the change)
Him: I don't know what you're worried about. You're always worried about how you look and you always look fine. Who cares what you look like anyway. I don't care what I look like, I'd probably wear this to a wedding or something like that (as he points to his all time favourite ripped up pants, black Aeropostale t-shirt and brown hoodie).
Me: You're right, you would wear that to a wedding. And you'd be the most comfortable person there.
Him: Yep, so just wear what you want Mom, and look the way you want and be comfortable.
Me: Okay. This looks good though right? (now with a long sleeve shirt under my T)
Him: Yesssss (said in the "oh my God you didn't hear a word I said" tone of voice)
Ahhh, it really is refreshing to have kids around.....
Their total and complete honesty.
I was reminded of this, as I was getting ready for my day this morning.
I have been invited to spend time with a local mental health group and assist them in making effective vision boards today, so I want to be comfy but not sloppy.
So I stuck on a pair of skinny jeans and a t-shirt and asked my 11 year old son if it looked okay (he just happened to be walking by, so I thought I'd get his honest opinion).
Me: Hey bud, does this look okay?
Him: Ya Mom, it looks good.
Me: Are you sure? What if I put a long sleeve shirt on under the t-shirt? (as I make the change)
Him: I don't know what you're worried about. You're always worried about how you look and you always look fine. Who cares what you look like anyway. I don't care what I look like, I'd probably wear this to a wedding or something like that (as he points to his all time favourite ripped up pants, black Aeropostale t-shirt and brown hoodie).
Me: You're right, you would wear that to a wedding. And you'd be the most comfortable person there.
Him: Yep, so just wear what you want Mom, and look the way you want and be comfortable.
Me: Okay. This looks good though right? (now with a long sleeve shirt under my T)
Him: Yesssss (said in the "oh my God you didn't hear a word I said" tone of voice)
Ahhh, it really is refreshing to have kids around.....
