Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Bullies PART 1

There are bullies we know from school, bullies on the street/club and even, in our homes. As you know, I have two amazing sons, different in a lot of ways, but generally very compassionate. Having said that, my youngest came home today and told me 'he wants to lose weight'. Let me give you some background on my 'spare' son. He came in at a whopping 10 pounds 15 ounces, 22 inches long, via c-section, thank you baby Jesus. So we just knew this was my Gator linebacker, hurrah! Number one son was 7 lbs, 9oz and 19 inches long, scrawny. I didn't eat any different with either of them, in fact, I wasn't as hungry with the 'sack of taters' my ex used to call him that, so I actually lost weight being pregnant with him. Score! So my point is this, number one is 18 years old, 6'3 inches, and skinny. I compare him to Edward Cullen. Beloved number two, is 14 years old, 6'2 inches and still growing, but thicker. I wouldn't call him fat, just growing into his size. He doesn't have rolls, look like he needs to be on Biggest Loser, or even sit around and eat all day long. When he hit puberty is when the little extra came on. I tried explaining that to number 1, and his reply is always 'I was only like that for 1 summer'. Ok bravo, good for you. You didn't get your mummy's 'chubby' gene, not that number 2 is chubby. Not going to lie, every one on my side, minus my dad, has had weight issues. We were not all graced with the size 2 bodies. My sister is 2 inches shorter, built like Jessica Rabbit, but is not fat. I am broader in shoulders so I look heavier even when I lose weight. My mum has always been watching her weight, it's just how it is. We don't bully, belittle or make each other feel like crap, about weight. If you do something wrong, BELIEVE YOU ME, you will be called out. But I digress. My ex and number 1 tend to make number 2 feel like crap because he is bigger. My ex has always lifted weights, so he is not a small man, but he isn't chubby either, even now at his advanced age. (hee hee)

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