So I pranced down the stairs into the kitchen last night to get feedback on my new fuschia SWIMDRESS from Land's End.
Let it be known that I had a nice conversation with the 2 octogenarians I enountered shopping with me in the Land's End section at Sears this year. One pointed out that chocolate brown swimsuits were all over the place a few years ago, but that they were hard to find this year. I noted inwardly that both of these spry ladies had better legs than I do.
But I digress.
When I entered the kitchen last night, Tim, not understanding the SWIM part of swimdress , perhaps while picturing me lunching at Panera in this get-up, said: "That dress looks a little skimpy to me."
Margaret countered, "DAAAAAAAAD, it's a bathing suit"
Then I, the glutton for punishment, arched my eyebrows and used my most professional voice to say what I always do to the kids when presenting a proposal or a new situation: "Questions? Comments? Concerns?"
Margaret's reply, enumerated one-two-three on her wagging fingertips:
"Questions? WHY?"
"Comments? NO!"
"Concerns? Way too many to list!"
I guess I'm glad some things don't change.
46 comments:
oh kids, gotta love 'em. I bet you look wonderful!
Love this!!!
If you read JenX by Jen Lancaster, she has a chapter on the swim dress that really coincides with Margaret's assessment.
Your daughter is freakin' hilarious!!! But, then I know where she gets it!
Love it. This literally made me "LOL".
Haha! Bet you looked great, but you probably do not really NEED the "dress" part of a swimdress, from what I can tell.
Oh my goodness . . . I love your daughter.
Heading to the beach this summer - so I was just trying one of those on today. Ugh. Sadly, I can't find one in 'tea length.' ;-)
Ah, Margaret. She amuses me.
I can't believe it - I'm on line @ LE & I was just trying to decide on a color for a Lands End swimdress!!!
I may start having to use your format... I love "Questions? Comments? Concerns?" LOL!
I need more than a swimdress at this point. I'm thinking this may be my year of the burqini.
These word verifications are getting out of hand. I've written entire blog posts shorter than what I just had to type out, for heaven's sake.
Love Margaret's sense of humor. She's absolutely right, as well.
I love Margaret's response! You most certainly have a tween on your hands!
1. Oh
2. My
3. Gracious
That girl is hilarious!!
What? No Photo? That would be payback for Miss M!
Seriously, I'm sure you look fabulous and that any darts don't show.
Remember, humor is a gift. Even out of the mouths of our daughters.
Oh, please no, don't remind me.
TRYING MY HARDEST TO PRETEND swimsuit season is not around the corner.
Especially love Kim's comment.
Keeping you in my prayers this weekend.
My mom's name is Margaret and she's 83. She just came to town for my daughter's bridal shower and met many of my friends for the first time. Afterwards, a couple of them told me she was the Queen of the One-Liners.
What's in a name? Comedy.....if you happen to be a Margaret.
Margaret reminds me a bit of my daughters. Their honesty only gets more painful! Love the dears!
Hot pink is all the rage, though the dress part might be best left for the octogenarians. ;-)
And Margaret, you are a gilded treasure - apples of gold in settings of silver. (Pr 25:11)
Way to many to list! I'd like to see that list.
That is hilarious! Especially the "Why?"
I just love you, Anna. That will NEVER change.
I'm with you on this (I want a swimdress). I suppose I'll have to take your daughter's word as golden, since my boys simply don't want to see me in a swimsuit. At all.
Hey, where are the photos?! I'll check back tomorrow
New to your blog. Your euphemisms and descriptions of grief bring peace to my soul. We lost our son 3 years ago to suicide. Yes, seconds between life and death. Keep being so transparent, it helps those of us in the grief club.
Hi, I live in your town and know people who know you and told me of your blog. I, as many, think of you often thru my days. I've been reading a book that you might find interesting by Rachel Simon. It's titled "Building a Home with My Husband." Not quite sure why I feel you'd like it, but I keep thinking of you as I read it...
That is hilarious! Both Tim AND Margaret's responses!
LOL! Love it. Especially since I broke down today and went to Walmart and bought an old-fat-lady swimdress (floral patterned of course) out of desperation because we had a swim birthday party to go to tonight and I knew there was no way my slightly cooler tankini (with skirt) from last year (or the year before maybe) was going to fit my ever expanding-ness.
Love this! Nothing like a quick-witted child, though I bet you look lovely. Like mother like child!
LOVE. HER.
1.) Margaret is awesome. Love her responses and while I'm sure the swim dress is very risqué for a bread bowl at Panera, I doubt you and your sleekity sleekness need it for the pool.
2.) There's a Land's End section in Sears?
3.) If it makes you feel better, my mother-in-law has nicer legs in a swimsuit than I do. Awkward.
At least she knew it was a swimsuit!
funny
please write a book. you have such a way with words. x
Ugh, kids. I love the "you are leaving the house wearing THAT?" look I get from my teen.
This made me chuckle....loved their responses. :)
She is pretty quick, that Margaret.
jbhat
yes, get a publisher! your writing, your family's inspiration and Jack's life will reach/help/humor even more people!!!
I just love your family. Stopping by to say I'm thinking about you and praying for peace and comfort.
You are a bold women to invite questions, comments and concerns, Anna!
LOVE Margaret's response; her wit is incredible.
Hilarious....
Also just wanted you to know I've been thinking of you and praying for you..
Lisa G
Oh dear. So funny. I've vowed never to wear anything with the word "swim" in public. And that goes in my own home, too.
Margaret. Too, too funny.
Love you. So great to hear you laugh with your words.
Hugs.
Hilarious!
I don't think you NEED a swimdress Anna, your body is awesome. And kudos to Margaret for her humor (Tim too). Well, you continue to have a blessed day and week, and as ever, prayers, hugs, and love coming your way.
Ury
Anna, if you need a swim dress, then I need to hand out blindfolds to everyone at the beach. Seriously. Besides Margaret's reservations, the other issue I have with swim dresses is the umbrella effect when one's in the water. It's not a good look to see it billowing out in a big circle. Boy shorts -- that's the ticket. (For me, not you. Sheesh.)
LOL!!! I love a swim-dress; that's all I wear! And I bet it looks fantastic on you--what do they know anyway! :) As long as YOU feel good in it, that's all that matters!!
Annie
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