Basic Mom Week in Review - 03/29/15

5 Things That Actually Happened This Week and the Lessons I Learned

1. I paid $30 to see what would happen if I handed my toddler to a large furry stranger:

Lesson: I can endure approximately 90 seconds of my toddler's tortured screaming when the goal is a decent holiday picture.

2. While my toddler was standing by the coffee table, snacking on pretzels, and looking at a Highlights Magazine, my 6-year-old said:

"Aww, she's just like mama. She's standing there eating and looking at stuff."

Lesson: Apparently (to my 6-year-old at least), "standing," "eating," and "looking at stuff" are some of my defining characteristics.

3. A stranger said my toddler looks like a "mini Cameron Diaz."

(Cameron Diaz is the one on the right, in case you can't tell.)

Lesson: Maybe I'll get to live in a nice retirement home someday.

4. Someone left this insightful comment on my Blank Space Parody video:

Lesson: The youths have discovered my video, which means I should probably brace myself for more comments about my ancient state of being.

5. An elderly woman approached me while grocery shopping and told me that I "look cute in blue jeans."

Lesson: I like elderly people better than youths.