Monday, October 10, 2005

All in a day's work

For just over a year now I have been working a couple of hours a week in a friend's children's clothing boutique (maternity and nursing clothes too!). I enjoy it quite a bit. I get a break from the kids and the house and I get to have some conversations with adults and meet all kinds of people.

A couple of months ago, a fellow came in looking for a gift for a newborn baby boy. It was clear he was out of his element; I figured he was buying a gift for a secretary or some such. I helped him pick something out. Just another day at the office.

The same fellow came into the store this afternoon while I was there. Again I helped him pick something out for a little baby boy, now 2 months old. Again he seemed rather out of his element. We had the following conversation:
Me: Is this for your son?
Him: No, my sister's son.
Me: Do they live around here?
Him: No, they're in Texas.
Me: Oh. Can I gift-wrap this for you?
Him: Yes, that would be nice. I'd be happy to tell you all about it over coffee.
At this point I blushed and busied myself with the wrapping. There was a rather long pause.
Him: I don't know what your situation is...
Me: Well, I'm married, for one thing. (Note to self: get bigger wedding band.)
Him: Oh, that's too bad.
Me: I don't think so.

3 comments:

heels said...

Ooh... John better watch out! How could you resist that pick-up line?!

I think it was really the nursing bras that turned him on... (ew)

Beth Fish said...

Nice to be asked though...

heels said...

Where are you? Your writing is sorely missed, as are all of you!