Last week, my mom found a bunch of pictures and emailed some of them to me. Most were of nothing in particular, just my brother and I playing at different stages in our lives.
As I scanned through the massive file she sent, this one stood out to me. Why, you ask? Well, for no obvious reason, other than the 10 minute flashback that made my stomach turn, and face turn fuchsia.
Instantly, I was 6 years old again trick-or-treating with my cousins down the street that they lived on. Their street was on a hill and we were walking down the hill to get to the houses that gave out the BIG candy bars. Now, what may not be completely obvious at first glimpse of this photo, is that my pants were stuffed with QUEEN SIZED SHEETS, and other miscellaneous items of clothing; anything my mom could fit in there (it was a VERY last minute costume). As I tried to keep up with my cousins and their friends going down the hill, my 2ton pants crashed down around my ankles, not only making me waddle even worse, but also forcing me to lose my balance. The worst part of the whole experience was the fact that once my pants dropped, I couldn't reach to pull them back up! So there I was, in the middle of the sidewalk amongst 50,000 kids with Rainbow Bright grinning at the passerby's... from my underwear.
Most 6-year-old's would probably have just laughed and got their pants back up while yelling to the rest of the crowd, "Did you see that?!", but NOT ME! I was the type of child that waited by the dryer when my mom did laundry so that I could rescue my skivvy's before they could see the light of day, or worse... my mom could see them!!! THE TERROR!!! Actually, I'm pretty amazed I didn't pass out from the overwhelming panic and humiliation that instantly grasped me when gravity decided to pants me. Hmmm, now that I think of it, perhaps this was a turning point for me...
So there you have it. One of my most embarrassing moments EVER! And I say that as a 27-year-old woman. I know, I'm pathetic.
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12 comments:
Ugh. I have waaay too many of those types of memories. As one of 6 kids, there were plenty of embarrassing episodes...that I've mostly blocked out :).
Oh man! I was the same way, so I can imagine how embarrassing that must have been!
That costume is TOO cute! Sorry it's such an embarrassing moment of your childhood, though. Lets hope that's IT for ya in the embarrassing department ;o)
*HUGS*
Wow. That is brave to share- although, I have to say, that costume is really adorable :) Thanks for sharing!
~Miriam
What an adorable picture even if its backed by an embarrassing memory.
That is a fantastic story--especially because you were wearing Rainbow Bright.
If I can find it, I will put up the picture of me as a horse for Halloween (also a last-minute costume after my sister decided to be a jockey and I had to change my costume to be her horse). Pink yarn on my head and a navy blue sweat suit. And I said, "neigh or neigh" at every door.
Oh heavens... I can so relate! Only instead of rainbow bright, mine were days of the week! No one, and I mean no one was allowed to know about those!
LOLOL...Browsing through old photographs always brings back so many memories...
Ooooh!
Ah yes, embarassing childhood memories. I think we all have at least one.
That's a great story. I totally feel for you!
HAHHAHAHAHAH! I'm sorry. I'm not laughing AT you; I'm laughing WITH you. You are laughing, aren't you? What an adorable costume though! Thanks for sharing!
That is so hilarious!!
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