Okay Alex. Let's "dig" a little further into the facts here. Had I bought clothing for you that was 2 or 3 sizes too large, I am confident that you would have perceived it to be a mortal insult. The sweatpants in question are not too big because I choose to wear them that way or because I have gone down 3 pants sizes. Rather, they are that size because you believed I was substantially larger than I am and gave me the overlarge garments as a gift.

I did not claim that you looked like me. I claimed that the clothing fit you similarly to the way clothing that is 2+ sizes too large fits me. I think that is a compliment.

 

Okay BG, I bought you the size that you requested. You can take that up with Old Navy. I personally would rather have a clothing size be too big than too small when I buy it. The appropriate response was a) that I looked great (even though I was sweaty disgusting)or b) You're hard work is really paying off!

I love you!

 

My Father in law calls this kind of thing "doing the eggshell shuffle" and he freely admits that even after years of doing it, he's still not very good.
And while I am doling out wisdom here, my grandfather used to say that a man could always get the last word in any argument with his wife, as long as those last words were "Yes, dear"
:)

 

Can I say how much I love that BG reads your blog? It is fantastic. Some husbands I know think blogs are stupid, and insist that they would "rather talk to" their wives than read what they had to say. No bitterness here though. And sorry that this has nothing to do with what you wrote. See you on Sat! Said Husband and I are very excited to see you all.

 

Some husbands I know think blogs are stupid, and insist that they would "rather talk to" their wives than read what they had to say.

That sounds progressive! I may need to try it.