Sunday brain clutter
Posted on | July 31, 2006 |
I went into my classroom for the first official time since I got the job. A big geometric room, with yellow paint and fairly new rugs. It’s still waiting for summer cleaning though, so other than sitting in the middle of it to draw a quick floor plan on the back of a used piece of printer paper, I didn’t stay. I’ll be there enough once it’s waxed and scrubbed, arranging chairs and labeling things. Instead, I went shopping.
There is a whole slew of outlet stores right down the road from my school, and I’ve been dying to go, but have never had both hands free. That is probably one of the greatest things I miss about my pre-baby life: both hands. Now it’s a rare occasion when I’m not schlepping Bean and/or his stroller/diaper bag, or some other baby related accoutrement. But today it was just me and my blue bag.
I discovered something depressing while shopping. Something I’ve kindof been made aware of, but have been ignoring: my boobs have shrunk. Yeah, I’m stepping this low. A boob post. But I’m a WOMAN, after all, and women are aloud to whimper and whine about such things—especially after my negligee drawer has only seen D cups for the past year. I’m now in what might be called the “nearly B” category. Did you even know there was such a category? Google it. You’ll see. There is, and I’m in it. I drowned my sorrows by spending a small fortune on glorious midnight blue on-sale bath towels, and savoring more of this wine (it’s cheap, and luscious: a bouquet of blackberries, and a sweet finish.)
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August 1st, 2006 @ 12:54 am
God, I wish my boobs would shrink.
August 1st, 2006 @ 1:27 am
Never have had the “boob shrinking” problem. However, they are not in the same position they were before 3 children were breast fed 2 years each. My breasts havent been, nor will they ever be the same.:(
This time of year is so nostalgic for me. I love the buzz that is created with each new school year approaching. I think I enjoy shopping for school supplies more than my children. LOL.. I am sure you will have many wonderful stories to share once you start teaching. Cant wait!
August 1st, 2006 @ 2:45 am
I would be happier than a pig in shit if MY boobs would shrink!
August 1st, 2006 @ 3:18 am
For the last six months or so, I fell into a right boob only nursing pattern (not smart, lesson learned, won’t do it next time), so may I say that exactly ONE of my boobs has shrunk. Bra shopping has never been more fun.
August 1st, 2006 @ 3:18 am
P.S. I’ve been meaning to say I like the new banner.
August 1st, 2006 @ 7:32 am
LMAO! I second lizardek. The grass is always greener, I suppose. Your bath towels sound divine. As does the wine, but then, that goes without saying. Love red wine.
August 1st, 2006 @ 8:59 am
sigh…
having always been an a…
going slightly to b
when pregnant…
i can’t really say i know
what you mean…
heehee.
but i do enjoy the post
regardless…
August 1st, 2006 @ 12:26 pm
Shoot - where did my tiny violin go??
Kidding! I had great ones before I got pregnant. Now they’re huge and in the way - they practically hit me in the face when I run! I wish I was a nearly C!
Have fun shopping for the classroom - my teacher friends get giddy at this time of year…
August 1st, 2006 @ 3:11 pm
I’m kinda afraid of the whole “expanding” boob thing when you have kids.
Are you excited to start school? I’m sure you’ll do wonderful things with the space. One of the coolest 1st grade rooms I subbed in had this magical story corner complete with a fake tree that ran up the wall and out on the ceiling and then down to encompass everyone and make this great space for storytime.
August 1st, 2006 @ 3:11 pm
P.S. And I’m going to have to try and track down this famous wine…
August 1st, 2006 @ 3:49 pm
i wish mine would shrink just a bit–to my prebaby size–that way my shirts wouldn’t pull at the buttons…ah well…i’ve gone from a c to a double d (when i was pregnant and nursing–yes a DOUBLE D), and now i’m at a d…i long to be back in a c…
August 1st, 2006 @ 5:45 pm
i was never so happy as when my pre-nursing size returned and i could sleep on my stomach again. of course now, 11 years later i could do with a little of the “lift” nursing gave…. but it is so grand to grow old!
August 1st, 2006 @ 7:15 pm
I’m kind of looking forward to getting pregnant just so I can experience bigger boobs - but I guess the shrinking at the other end of the equation is not so fun
August 2nd, 2006 @ 1:37 pm
Having never had much before, I was thrilled to be able o actually FILL a bra when I was first pregnant. Now they’re back to barely there …
Love the photo of Bean a few posts down.
August 2nd, 2006 @ 8:20 pm
As much as I loved breastfeeding, I’m in mourning for my boobs. I can hardly fill an A cup anymore, and have the profile of a 12-year-old! Admitting to how much it bothers me is not easy… makes one feel so vain in comparison with the beauty and strength and intimacy of growing a child for a year with your own milk.
Glad to see someone else feels the same way!
August 4th, 2006 @ 12:39 pm
I’ve been so sad that due to age, my boobs are down around my waist and I have to wear industrial strength jogging bras to exercise in, but then I saw a photo of Barbra Streisand without her bra under a cashmere top and hers are down there with mine too! Sooo, go under the knife or go with the flow? I think I’ll just stop exercising and solve the problem that way!