Thursday, August 20, 2009

Comfort vs Cute-The Truth of the Matter

Mother and I were having lunch recently at the City Cafe in Tuscaloosa. I had made the trip to consign some clothes at Deja Vu Consignment. We were sitting, talking over lunch, "Mom, did you see all the clothes I consigned? Cute clothes too. I guess I have gotten to an age where comfort now wins out over cute. I mean, sure...I love a cute outfit as much as anyone...but if it requires ironing, Forget it! And it MUST be comfortable.", I explained.
She agreed with me, "You know my friend Sharon if a fan of elastic."
I have given up high heels. I gave up linen. But Elastic wasit bands? I won't go that far Mom, Not yet. Though there may come a day, it isn
t now. I do agree comfort is where it's at!".
It was about that time I looked up after taking a bite of my creamed corn. And I almost popped off the head of the guy sitting next to my mother with the corn kernel that spewed from my mouth.

"Take for example, that guy....."

Huh? Mom questioned.
"The matadoor, Mom! That just can't be comfortable. There comes a time when one needs to give up a good looking outfit for comfort."

A few hard pats on mom's back dislodged the beef tip.
"Yeeeees", she agreed, " Now, that guy is having a bad day!"



I hope your day is a good one!
Speaking of food....
Be sure to stop by Plates and Places for Foodie Friday. I am sharing my birthday lunch, prepared by my mom. You will not beleive how good it was (Keetha tune in!)
Who would want to go out to celebrate when Momma makes the best food?
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15 comments:

Donna said...

Thanks for the huge laugh!!!!

hehehehehe

I'm at that stage, too! No more high heels for me! My daughter in law just tortures her poor feet with extra high heels and pointed toes. She'll learn! :)

Kate Kubler said...

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog & leaving that UBER sweet comment:) Made my morning! Be sure to follow so you can see when i post some upcoming finds & projects! Ilove following your blog! Thanks again & Happy Blogging!:)

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Oh funny! Yes - I finally gave up on my last pair of heels just this past year!

KBeau said...

That is too funny. BTW, don't give up linen. I've decided it's just supposed to be wrinkled. You can't do anything about it, so I wear it anyway.

Ally's Corner said...

You are too funny. I still try to do cute but not always, no heels for me!
Ally

Anita@Theycallmejammi said...

I would offer some kind of witty comment, but I can't....I have tears running down my face and can't see the screen because I'm laughing so hard. Thanks for the uplift!!

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

A few years ago, I became a fan of elastic. I absolutely love Fresh Produce. There are elastic waists, in most of their pants and options for making a cute outfit.

Sandi (Meme) said...

Thanks for making me smile this a.m., and thanks for the nice comment on my blog. Have a great weekend.

Tracey said...

Ha, ha! You must have really been studying that picture to have noticed LOL!

"J" said...

OMG - that picture was soooooooooooooooooo FUNNY!!!! I love it!!!! I love the relationship you have with your mom!!!!

I'm with you - if it has to hit the iron - I'm not wearing it!!! LOL

Comfort is what it's all about!!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
Have a GREAT weekend!!!

Gwen said...

Hey, elastic can be comfortable too. I just try my best to relegate it to the clothes that I wear at home only.

I hate it when people are coming over and I have to change. I whine, "Does this mean I have to put on real pants?"

Thanks for making me laugh, glad that you didn't kill your mom with that beef tip!

Lisa said...

That picture is hilarious! Thanks for the laugh. :)

Joyce said...

Heels? Have one pair of black in the closet. Now elastic I am just not there yet but I may throw away my tummy control pantyhose this year:)
Joyce

Kristin - The Goat said...

I've never been able to wear heels - thankfully I've never been able to wear a matadors costume either :) hysterical!

Its So Very Cheri said...

Thanks for coming by and I look forward to getting to know you better.

Cheri