This weekend saw the Saints and Broncos eliminated from
Superbowl contention. Living in Denver,
it was tough to watch the game. The
whole organization overcame a tough season with tough personnel decisions to
win the division and get past the Steelers.
Unfortunately the way the game unfolded put a stressor on my
marriage. The game became pretty
one-sided in the first half. As a result
we started flipping through the channels before my wife stopped on the Miss
America Pageant. Usually this is not a
problem as neither of us are pageant fans.
However my wife started to relay the changing “beauty” of the current
contestants compared to years past.
At this point I should relate the events of the
morning. After returning from morning
swim practice, I was spending some time with the family. The weather was particularly nice and I was
considering going for a bike ride. It
was so nice in fact that my daughters convinced me to take them to the Apex
center to go swimming.
The Apex center has a very kid friendly zero entry area and
plenty of slides to keep the kids entertained.
This particular Saturday the place was packed. If ski clothing is the ultimate equalizer,
the kid’s area at the pool is the ultimate differentiator. People come in all shapes and sizes. Childbearing and childrearing takes a toll on
families. I am a middle aged man with
love handles and a solid farmer’s tan. I am certainly not turning any heads, nor are
95% of the individuals in the kid’s area.
It isn’t the Copa.
Some men and women do surprise me. They are incredibly fit and either through
great genetics, rigorous training or both.
Keeping an eye on two kids under 5 is a full time job. There is very little socializing even for the
Moms that come in pairs or trios with a gaggle of kids.
The Broncos game and a morning at the Apex are unlikely
events that led to the following inappropriate comment upon hearing about the
Miss America contestants. “There sure
were some hot Mammas at the pool this morning.”
While the fallout was trivial, I blame the beautiful Colorado weather
and Brady’s record setting 5 touchdowns for me putting my foot in my mouth.
1 comment:
Well, as long as it doesn't happen again, it's okay I suppose. Your wife is the only hot mamma in your life now. Accept it and move on. Your whole family will be better for it.
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