Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Oops, I did it again...

You: (whilst browsing blogs, you happen to stop in mine) Dum dee dum dum....WOAH! (you are shocked when you see this...)

You: What the heck is THAT? Oh wait, is that a baby blanket?
Me: Er...no.
You: Wait, did you buy a clown outfit so you could put it on and scare me?
Me: Um, not exactly. That's...um...those...um...
You: That's what? Baby pajamas? They're kinda girly for a baby boy, aren't they?
Me: Well, uh....hmmmm...those would be....
You: (look a little bit closer and you see this...)

You: Holy smokes! Is that a top? Are those pajamas!?? (You look at the size) I KNOW those aren't baby pajamas. Ain't no baby that big ever been born!
(You really should use better English, but I don't correct you because I'm nice like that.)
Me: Wait, I can explain...
You: (Interrupting me again. Where ARE your manners?) I thought you learned your lesson with your Christmas pajamas! You said you'd never make that mistake again. You said you were embarassed you bought pajamas with pictures on them!
Me: If you'd shut up a moment, and let me get a word in edewise, I could tell you why I own these uber ugly nursing pajamas!!
You: (silently looking at me with your arms folded all judgmental like, and acting like you want to say "this better be good!")
Me: Yes, using my agency, I bought these without being under the influence of peppermint hot chocolate, or Christmas, or anything. I sat at my computer, and bought them off of ebay. HOWEVER, in my defense, the picture they posted was about the size of my thumbnail, and they looked plain blue. They did NOT mention that they were covered in baby shooting stars, and had a tiny bow that would sit between my bosoms (or somewhere in the vicinity thereof). I did hesitate, because I'm not into baby blue, but it's not often you see nursing pajamas. Usually they try to sell you some mid thigh "gown" that, if you chose to lean over, your bum would be exposed for all the world to see. So when I saw these- actual pajamas with a top and a bottom, the baby blue color didn't matter to me anymore. When the package arrived, I was horrified, and thought, "OH NO! I cannot wear these!" then I put them on. Not only are they ugly, but they are huge. Even pulling the bottoms up to my chest, the crotch hangs down to my knees, and yet, I keep them. Yes. I still think to myself, "Why do the makers of nursing pajamas think the mother wants to be dressed like her baby?", but I keep them. The good news is, I will never wear these out of the house, I promise. Yes, I am ashamed, but not enough to return them. In fact, I'm beginning to think I am a magnet for ugly pajamas. It happened at Christmas, and it happened again in March. Maybe I should embrace this part of me that is reaching out for ugly pajamas. I always think to myself that I am Ethel Merman in a sea of Sarah Jessica Parker bloggers. I should just accept it. We can't all be cute, skinny, talented writers who use good grammar. Somebody has to wear glasses, ugly pajamas, and use polka dots on their blog, why not me? So, from now on I shall blog in these pajamas. They shall give me inspiration, and in return, I will inspire you to not look so cute all the time so I don't go around feeling bad. Oh yes, I've seen some of your pictures. The get togethers, the outings, the self portrait photos. Somehow everyone is so cute, and knows how to dress. I was naive enough to believe that we were blogging because we had a face for blogging. But, no. All I've seen are cute people, sitting with eachother in cute outfits, probably saying cute things. It's not fair! *pounds fists* Alas, I must accept it, because I doubt you'll ever ugly down for me.

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, come now...wear your "ugly" nursing pj's with the dignified air of a beloved mother of 5, and a blogging wonderwoman with an adoring cyber fan club. In a very non-gay way, I think you're cute. So there.

elasticwaistbandlady said...

Don't make me go take a picture of my fugly pajamas for all the bloggy world to see. Dont. Make. Me. Do. It. Oh, you forced me. I just can't stand to think of you having uglier pajamas than me. No. I must show you once and for all who the fattest, meanest, owner of the ugliest pajamas is once and for all. I might even let you get a glimpse of my padded Siamese cat sock slippers.

Super Happy Girl said...

I am sorry I was so rude to you as you showed me your piƱata...I mean pajamas. I just don't know what came over me. I blame television!.

I love your blog, I think its very pretty and stylish, as long as it doesn't have:
a) clowns
b) scary "children of the canned cream of corn"
c) Rosie O

"Inspiration PJs: Carrot's Blog Muse"

Kimberly Vanderhorst said...

Umm...am I just a complete dork if I admit I think they're kinda cute? I have a pair of red ones like that, with little white snowflakes and a little red ribbon bow. ~sigh~ There's just no hope for me, is there?

I think I need fashion therapy or something.

I'm ugly too. Want to be my friend?

Elizabeth-W said...

Carrot, have you lost your mind? You are a doll, and you have the world's cutest dimple, to boot.
And, in the defense of nursing pajamas, do you realllly want to nurse in something that requires iron or drycleaning? They look soft and cozy and just right for a new baby to stare at just before he lolls his eyes backward in the pure ecstacy look babies get while nursed and well-fed.
(Elastic is so competitive--you're gonna have to buy some super ugly ones, because I'm sure she's gonna post something singularly gaggy ;)

wendy said...

a cute pair of jammies is the most important thing to me when getting close to the end of the long 9 months. I spend weeks searching for just the right pj's. I need crisp cotton. Not knit. Knit just looks scary over er, you know, boobs attired in nursing g's and pads and etc.

So I like woven cotton. I wish I was your VTer, I would go shopping for the perfect pair of jammies right now.

Sorry about the bow!

Rug's Bug said...

Hey Carrot, I saw a man-boy (he was probably 17 or older) today wearing pajama bottoms in the most lovely shade of blue with white clouds on them. Did I mention he was at the Burger King? Anyway, I think your pj's are cute. And I'm no skinny, style diva. I've watched What Not To Wear every Friday night for a year and it still takes me 45 minutes to dress myself.
I say wear those PJ's with pride. Besides you are probably going to be too tired to care. ;-)

elasticwaistbandlady said...

I'm on my fugly pajama search. Don't pressure me, okay? I usually just sleep in my clothes since I have to work in the middle of the night. My pajamas are for special occasions only. Like the Ward breakfast party where everyone was supposed to wear pajamas and nobody actually did. Except all the kids......and me. We went all out and put rollers in our hair and everything. I was going to put on cold cream and cucumbers over my eyes, but Papi said I was taking it too far. Whatever.

Bad PJ alert, do not clickhere!

Sketchy said...

I'd show you my pajama's but it would get my temple recommed revoked...not that they're racy, but they're just that bad...

Kara said...

LOL! If it makes you feel better, I'm sitting here in an old sweater, ugly pajama pants, no bra, and my hair hasn't been done :D Can I join your "Ethel Merman" blogger club?!

Kara said...

Oh, and I keep forgetting to say I LOVE the polka dots!

Millie said...

I feel like shouting, DOWN WITH PAJAMA SNOBS, because those are cute and you should be proud to wear them.

Super Happy Girl said...

I am sitting here wearing my Monday Cocktail dress, it has a long train, sequins, encrusted diamonds and all sewn together with gold thread.

I just thought you'd like to know that about me.

Suzanne said...

You are one of the cutest bloggers I've ever "seen" and don't you forget it! :) Where are all your posts going? Did you decide to delete some! :D

Lyle said...

Sorry your pj's are not living up to your expectations.


Time and timne again my wife and I are convinced that the majority of products that are created for our consumption, are rarely ever tested by the people who make them. Staying within the realm of nursing...out of the dozen or so nusring pads on the market, how many of them actually:
1. Work
2. Are comfortable

Most are nothing more than circular pieces of cloth with plactic attached to the backside.

[...so my wife tells me].

glo said...

What?! Who? How?! *shudder*

Amanda said...

Sorry about the pajamas. I'm with Kimberly, I don't think they are that bad. Maybe I need fashion therapy too.

Anonymous said...

*pst* it's me "PJ", I'm putting my real (strange) name given to me by my mother, because....PJ's are under attack on your blog today, I don't want to be confused with goofy lookin' PJ's.

They do look comfy to me, and besides you are CarrotJello! I have a feeling YOU could wear them to the mailbox and wave, and it would be okay. Everyone likes CarrotJello!

If you are Ethel to the blogs, I am Minnie Pearl! You know people see her and just "grin and nod", I get that a lot!!

orchard_girl said...

I just found the cutest pj's at Kmart the other day, for only $1.50. My husband thinks they are horid, but I like my stripes, had there been more I would have bought some for each of my sisters.

Embrace your pj's by staying in bed all day, isn't that what they are for? Take the day off, rest your feet, catch up on sleep.
Heather

dalene said...

From now on I shall blog thinking of you blogging in these pajamas.

Millie said...

But what does your blogging HAIRDO look like? That I want to see.