The only one I can think of is to flip them one of these:
...If only my hands weren't so full!
Any good verbal comebacks? You know, the kind that kind of insult them, but just enough that they have to think... "was that an insult?"
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
*question*
Has anyone come up with a good comeback to the statement, "My, You sure have your hands full!"?
The only one I can think of is to flip them one of these:
...If only my hands weren't so full!
Any good verbal comebacks? You know, the kind that kind of insult them, but just enough that they have to think... "was that an insult?"
The only one I can think of is to flip them one of these:
...If only my hands weren't so full!
Any good verbal comebacks? You know, the kind that kind of insult them, but just enough that they have to think... "was that an insult?"
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I dunno, but let me know if you think of a good one!
I've thought of a few, but don't like them very much.
cheesy one:
"full hands, full heart!"
You think this is a lot one:
"this is nothing, you should see me when all my other kids are here"
I don't like either of those.
How about...
I know! Thank goodness I'm Mormon.
My husband's other wives help out a TON!!
i've been trying to think of one for the last 2 1/2 years. unfortunately i feel my brain deteriorating everyday to a 2 year old level. a couple weeks ago someone said to me, "my you have a lot of children!" and all i could think of was "thank you."
I LOOOOOVE Erin's comeback! Nice!!
I get that comment too ... a lot!
fake laugh then say ...and you don't .....(ackward moment for sure)
I'm liking it! I'll try some of these out and let you guys know how it goes... since I have about 2 or 3 people say it daily.
anyone else have some?
Okay, Erin's comment is classic. So I think there are two approaches. 1. Something cheesy like, "Yea, my life is full too!" (with attitude!) Then there is the totally rude yet neccessary response of "well, you just look lonely!"
This is all I can think of:
Actually I'm ready for another one.
or ????
Maybe this is too nice, but "it's a full time job" makes you sound like you are in control and committed to the life you have taken on with children. Let us know how these go. . .
I thought of a few more while I was nursing baby in the middle of the night...
how about:
"I don't believe in birth control"
(go the make them feel uncomfortable route)
or
"Yeah, I quit my job on Wall Street five years ago and got a REAL job."
tough! I always just say "Yep, I am sure lucky! Cute aren't they? " Usually i get a kind comment back... usually:)
Sorry it has been crazy for ya! Hope it calms down soon!
I don't think its really anything to get offended about. Say "yes. its a lot of work but I love it."
I wouldn't think people say it to be offensive. Its probably more out of surprise, that someone as young as you, has 3 children. To a Mormon its perfectly normal, but its a shock to someone who hasn't been raised like you have.
Dear Brian,
First of all... who are you? Do I know you?
Second of all, I agree with you, to a point. All mothers instinctively know when the person is being nice or being rude. To the nice person we smile and nod. See my post about the nice old lady a few months back. Some people say it to be rude-- this post is for them. Will some mothers back me up here?
oh sorry. I'm Brian Schultz. I read your blog every so often. Gotta keep up with the old friends. ;)
I wasn't trying to sound harsh or anything. But yeah if the people are saying it to be rude, then just don't say anything and look at them like they are an idiot. :D Give them a "No Duh" look. haha
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