My hormones are all over the shop at the moment so I'm totally prepared to be told I'm being overly touchy, but I do think my friend has been pretty rude about my kids.
My friend and I have known each other for about 15 years. We get on BRILLIANTLY in terms of having an amazing laugh. our friendship was built on going out in London in our early twenties, so it was all quite raucous. We're now in our late 30's and we accept that - particularly as I've now moved away - we're not as physically close or 'there' for each other. We're both fine with this and stay in touch by text, phone and say "we MUST meet up soon!" all the time without making plans to actually do so. Fine.
She's very much still a good time girl while I'm married with 2 DS. She asks about them and occasionally I'll send her photos. Sent her a photo yesterday - the first one in about 4 months probably - and she texted back "they're very Scottish looking!". DH is Scottish, we live in Scotland. Unsure what she meant, I texted "In what way?" Her reply "well, a diplomatic answer would be round faced and jolly?! LOL"
For a start I fucking hate 'LOL' and all that crap, but has she just called my kids fat?!!! They're 2.5 & 8 months old. They're not overly chubby but I'm not even annoyed by her suggesting they are (because they're not). I'm annoyed that she's made what seems to be a disparaging comment rather than a nice one.
I was tempted to text back "actually, that wasn't diplomatic at all" but I've decided to leave it. I've also decided not to send any more photos as she's said many times she won't be having any kids and so probably isn't that interested (although she does ask about them which is why I sent photos in the first place).
AIBU to be upset? Have I got hold of the wrong end of the stick? Prepared to be told to go Grip shopping!
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Me being hormonal or her being cheeky as fuck?
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Anjou · 10/10/2013 12:34
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