My daughter got into her dream school, and today was Admitted Students Day.
This morning as she was getting ready, she asked me about her outfit choice. I told her it was fine but asked if she really wanted to wear a skirt.
Me: We’ll be doing a lot of walking. You might be uncomfortable.
Her: Skirts are way more comfortable for walking than pants.
Me: Oh, that’s right. I forgot your thighs don’t rub together.
The best part was that the VERY IDEA was so foreign to her that she asked a lot of follow up questions, which meant I had to explain chafing and ways to prevent it to her.
I think she also understood then why I was wearing leggings under my dress.
As for the leggings, I got a lot of compliments on them (they’re cute!) but my daughter said that because of the cut of my dress, I looked like I had skipped leg day at the gym.
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Ha! They know just what to say, don’t they?! I have a daughter too and we discuss EVERYTHING together 🙂
Oh boy! Cute leggings are so IN right now. I see all the different designs everywhere I go, especially at school. Teachers seem to love them.
Ah, the joys of daughters. 🙂
Well now, our children speak with honesty sometimes. Even when maybe we wish they would filter a bit.
🙂
Kevin
This is a priceless conversation and a good lesson for all girls. It seems like you and your daughter have open discussions and a great relationship. The last line is really funny 🙂
Chafing, the struggle is real!
Interesting conversation. Great that you and your daughter can have conversations on these kind of topics. Wonderful that you received compliments.
Your writing embodies the slicing ethic: small moments, larger truths. Thanks for sharing!
Too funny! I can’t imagine skirts being more comfortable than pants for walking. I guess that’s because I can’t remember a time when my thighs didn’t chafe.