 Not offended!
Junebug, we were married 7 years before we had our only child. During all that time I loved dogs a lot more than children. I went so far as to be annoyed by the thought that in an emergency I would have to be more concerned over the wellfare of a "snotty nosed" child than the wellfare of my beloved pooch. But perspectives really do change when parenthood hits. I still love dogs, and I adore my new baby yorkie Susan, but I can't imagine thinking more of her than ANY child no matter how bratty, dirty or unattractive. (Though I certainly prefer her company over that of a lot of kids!) I think probably most people were not offended by anything you said. Probably most people who have been through the situation just remember the transition. You can't imagine how you'll feel when the change comes. But there's something about a helpless human infant who you know is YOUR responsibility to protect and who you also know will grow into an adult who will hold you somewhat accountable for your treatment of him/her as an infant. It may be corny, but it's a fact of life. |