Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Play dating

Ugh, I thought I was done with the awkwardness of dating once I got married! Apparently not so. I'm currently enjoying torturing myself and obsessing over whether or not to ask this question:

"Are you Kid Friend's mom?"

Why would I feel nervous to ask that? Why would I feel compelled to ask that? Well, because Kid Friend is blond and fair as can be. Mom (?) is a visible minority. And from what I know of genetics, that isn't very possible. However, it is possible he's adopted, or is her step-kid, so assuming this woman is the nanny just feels wrong, and racist. Add to that the fact that I overheard her say goodbye and she hugged and kissed Kid Friend and said "I love you", and I'm not really sure if a nanny would do that.

So the trouble is I want to invite Kid Friend for a playdate, because B1 will not stop talking about this guy. But I really don't want to insult who might be his mother by asking this question. I SAW her with him, and I wouldn't ask if she was his mom if he had darker hair and skin. So why do I feel like asking in this case??

I just really don't want to risk offending someone who could be in our lives for a long time, if these boys grow to be friends, over such a stupid question.

Maybe I could get someone else to ask her for me or drop a hint that I'm interested. That used to work with guys sometimes when I was single.

2 comments:

  1. I think I would just skip asking about the parental status and just ask about the playdate. She'll either make the decision or tell you she has to check with his mom.

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  2. Yes, that's about what I was thinking. Or I'll take the chicken way out and just email or call so I don't have to do a face to face!!

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