Thursday, April 27, 2006
Familiar Faces and Licking Nipples
I used to take the youngest to school in the mornings. After I dropped him off, I would take a right and head to work...and almost every morning I would see the same lady out on her daily run/walk.
She became so familiar to me that I felt like we were friends--it didn't matter that I didn't know her name. I still knew her.
She was a heavy woman. The first morning I saw her, I wondered to myself how long she would keep it up. How many times had I started the same health routine only to give up a week or so later?
The second week, I found myself admiring her for her persistance.
The second month, I noticed a gradual change in her. She'd quickened her pace slightly. Her body shape had changed.
A few months later, she was running. Not a fast run--but it was definitely not walk.
By the end of the school year, she had lost quite a bit of weight and she was running with a little white dog. (though, she really needed a better bra to be running...those babies were having a party as she jogged)
Summer came, and I began to miss seeing her because I didn't have to go that route to work. She had really become an inspriation to me--even though I hadn't gotten off the couch yet.
I saw her in Wal-Mart the other day. She looks great. (she still needs a better bra...LOL) I bet she's lost 80 lbs.
As many of you know, I started my health quest in January. I've been doing a pretty steady job of exercising 4-5 times a week and walking at night after work.
During my walks now, I'm starting to recognize the same cars. Folks I don't know are waving at me because I am becoming familiar to them. Kind of weird the way life circles around sometimes.
Licking Nipples
I know, y'all want to know about the nipples part of this post.
Perverts.
Speaking of perverted, I got a call from my youngest (8 year old) son's assistant Principal today.
AP: Mrs. Francis?
Me: Yes?
AP: Your son announced in class today that he can lick his nipples.
Me: cough, sputter, giggle Really? Hmmm. I'm sorry, why are you calling about this?
A.P: trying to stifle a laugh and doing a poor job of it. Because his art teacher has heard him mention nipples before and is tired of it. So she wrote him up.
Me: snicker I'm sorry. This isn't funny--well, yes it is. I'll tell him it's inappropriate to talk about nipples in class. He didn't demonstrate did he?
AP: laughing now. No ma'am. But the art teacher says that he has to stop talking like this because it's so inappropriate.
Me: He only does it because it's getting under her skin.
AP: I'll just let the teacher know we've talked, Okay?
Me: Yup. Sounds great.
This child is going to be my biggest
BTW--I'm pretty sure he got the licking nipples thing from The Family Guy. Ooops.
posted by Mel Francis @ 2:25 PM | 
7 Comments:
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At 4/27/2006 05:38:00 PM,
Robyn said...
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Keep up the hard work in your new challenge of being healthy. I find it rewarding that people tell me that I "transformed" after running and dropping 40 lbs. It's a great feeling. I'm laughing my ass off at the nipple licking. My turn is coming up soon I'm sure!!!
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At 4/27/2006 08:00:00 PM,
Ellen said...
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What a great inspiration that woman was! And now you are to those driving by. You're right, it came around full circle. COOL.
I'm soooo glad I'm not the only one with an 8 yr. old boy prompting calls from the principal (for similar things too). *sigh* Sometimes I get so angry with him, and other times I cover my mouth so I won't guffaw. -
At 4/27/2006 08:23:00 PM,
Jaci Burton said...
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Wow...what a fabulous inspiration that woman was...and sounds like you're doing great yourself. Congrats!
And omg on your son...i'm howling!!!! -
At 4/27/2006 08:32:00 PM,
Michele said...
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Your son is priceless!
You are such a cool mom.
My DH has lost 15 lbs so far. He's my inspiration. And there a 'benefits' I never expected *grin* -
At 4/27/2006 09:41:00 PM,
Fishdog said...
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nipple licker
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At 4/28/2006 12:29:00 AM,
MariaGeraci said...
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LOL! Hey, at least it was during art class. Whatever happened to free expression?
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At 4/28/2006 09:13:00 AM,
Robin Caroll said...
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LOL, about the son! That's hilarous!
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