So last year, after I had Macie, I decided it was time to hit the gym. So 4 weeks or so postpartum my friend Emily and I made a visit to our local gym. After walking through the gym doors I suddenly found myself surrounded by all these thin, rock hard gym goers. They were weightlifting and stair stepping as if there were no tomorrow. I then got a good glimpse in the mirror of my excess stomach rolls, and my motherly hips and thighs (which seemed to make a clapping noise every time I would take a step). And no matter how hard I tried I just could not suck in my stomach, not even a good girdle or duct tape could hold that sucker in (You know it's bad when you walk and you feel your stomach bouncing along). As people passed by me I almost felt the need to explain to them that it was OK that I looked like this because I just had a baby. Then I had the ingenious idea that instead of explaining myself to everyone it would be great to have a shirt that explained all. The shirt would go a little something like this;
"No, I"m not fat (well maybe just a little bit), I just had a baby".
Here are some other shirts that would come in handy;
"No, I'm not fat (well maybe just a little bit), I'm pregnant"
As you can tell, shirt #2 is very similar to shirt#1. But I felt it was the only way to clearly get the point across. This shirt would obviously be worn during those "hard to tell" months of pregnancy. I will also be making a velcro attachment that says "I'm bloated". Simply place it over "I'm pregnant" and there you have it...two shirts in one. And yes, the velcro attachment can be interchangeable with both shirt #2 and shirt #1...(I know, I'm thoughtful like that). Next we have;
"Yes, there real"
This one I hesitated to put on, but I just couldn't resist. Only a few of you will find humor in this. This shirt is intended for those women who are not "well endowed" like myself, yes it is true...sad, but true. So you ask yourself "why would I want to wear a shirt that exaggerates how flat I am?" I haven't quite figured that out yet, but some where in my odd little mind I find humor in it. *rules or stipulations for wearing this shirt: this shirt is not intended for the "well endowed" (that would take the humor completely out of the shirt, therefore making you look conceded) or those who've had an "enhancement" (that would be considered false advertising).
"Yes, they are all my kids, and no, they're not triplets"
Would you believe that someone actually asked me if my kids were triplets. I guess Kaleb is a little small for his age, but honestly people... triplets?
"Yes, I know what causes pregnancy"
I did attend my 5th grade maturation program , and might I add I passed with flying colors. In fact I was so knowledgeable that the teacher asked me to teach the class.
"I'm just multiplying and replenishing"
...no comment.
Honorable mention;
"Sarcasm...just one of my many talents"
I can't take credit for this one. I saw some guy wearing a shirt that said this. Nate would probably say, forget the shirt, you should have it tattooed on your forehead. I'll have to consider that one.
All of these shirts come in an array of colors and sizes from S/M/L/XL. Please note that I do not carry XS seeing as it is an unrealistic size that only my 4 year old daughter could fit into. And if you'd like, I do have a bedazzeler to add some jewels to your shirt to give it that extra little something. Shirts are going fast so place your order soon.
Just curious, if you had a shirt what would it say? Please share, maybe we could go into business together.

9 comments:
Looks like you have a great start at a new business. How about a blue shirt with the superman sign. "Super Mom" On the back "Faster than a speeding toddler. More powerful than a group of preschoolers. Able to leap tall staircases in a single bound. It's Supermom!"
I'm afraid that too might be false advertising except for the "leap tall staircases" part... I am a very talented leaper.
Hey I saw a bumper sticker that would make a nice shirt. It said "Jesus is coming . . look busy." So now I just focus on trying to look busy.
I love your idea for the "Yes, there real" It's genius!
I actually did see a pregnancy shirt that said, "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant (and fat)"
I am not nearly as creative as you to come up with my own ideas, but when I was pregnant with Parker I saw these on CafePress that I thought were funny.
"I'm what HAPPENED in Vegas"
"All I wanted was a backrub"
"No, I'm not having twins, and yes that is rude"
Some stupid cashier at albertsons actually asked me if I was having triplets!!
How about the classic "capistrono mono, kiss me I don't have it!" I also have thought about wearing a shirt that said "yes, there real", because, lets be honest, my back-side and front-side often get mistaken for the other. Or how about "No I don't, but your sister does" or "Yes I do, but not with you." Slightly inappropriate, but still shirt worthy.
i would definitely have to get the "yes, i know what causes pregnancy", as i'm 24 and am having my third child, and people look at me like i'm crazy when they see i'm pregnant.
So your music is totally distracting me from being able to come up with an extremely clever, witty t-shirt that would surely make you millions. Emily F. and I saw some shirts at a craft fair that said, "I'm so crafty I make people" (for preggos/moms) and onesies that said, "My mom's so crafty she made me." I thought those were great, although not particularly true for me :)
I have found since my move to Utah, especially when I spend time in Utah County, that NO ONE is staring at ME and counting kids. In fact, I am the one staring and counting.... 1,2,3,4,5! WOW! How does she do it?
And I thought the tons of kids thing was just a Utah stereotype. Nope. Me and my three are just not that exciting here. Join me in Utah and be normal.
P.S. LOVE the other shirt titles.
I'm a little bit of an irritable person, at least that is how i have been feeling lately. Also I feel a little crazy like I need some serious help :) I think mine would say "Keep your distance I could snap at any minute." Also with my mom just passing I cry alot, I was at blake's swim lessons reading Harry Potter and his mom and dad come back in spirit form to help him. I was crying so hard i was a little embarrased. So I think in all due respect for my mom it would say "Warning I cry easily, my mom just died" That seems a little sad but its the truth, the truth hurts huh. jen
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