Embarrassing moments redux

 

                     Embarrassing Moments

 

We all have some embarrassing moments in our past that we can't ever forget, even though we try hard. Some are just small things, like toilet paper stuck to the bottom of our shoes. Some are more eventful, like that poor woman whose picture has been around the internet several times. She reached for the bridal bouquet but her strapless dress didn't budge.

 

When my daughter was about 3, she already showed signs of being clever and outgoing. She always burped after drinking soda, and we used to joke that she would not be able to drink soda on a date when she got older. We were shopping at a local mall, and she had soda with lunch. We were strolling the mall, it was very quiet, and she suddenly let out a tremendously loud belch. No one would believe such a tiny, skinny little girl would let out such a sound, especially after she looked at me and said, Mom! What do you say? Everyone stared at me. What was I to do, point my finger at the cute little child and blame her?

 

I once had to make an emergency home visit on a Halloween night. Since I was on my way to my boyfriend's house for the weekend, I had to take the puppy with me. I planned to leave her (I only had the one then) in the car. After the truck-driving women in the trailer park pointed my way to the intended home, I got out of the car. They were expecting me, and came out to greet me. They saw the baby beagle and insisted I take her in with me. I took little Molly in to discuss the possible physical abuse of their daughter by her father, who didn't live in the home. After about 15 minutes, Molly horked up on the floor. Not very professional, but the family was kind about it.

 

Once before taking a road trip to Key West my bf of that time and I went to rent a car. We lived in different states and had not seen each other for a while. He was very affectionate and was fondling my backside while we discussed the terms for the car. The counter was very high so I wasn't concerned the employee could see anything. He had an amused smirk on his face, though. I heard a loud noise outside and turned around. There was a large plate glass window behind me and he could see us in reflection. I just smiled.

 

Once the daughter and I were in line at the bank. She was just learning to be potty trained. She was nice and quiet for a few minutes. Then she said she had to go potty. I was almost to the window and they were to close soon, so I asked if she could wait a minute. She said yes, then was quiet again. I asked her if she still needed to go. She said no. A little later, I said, What is that smell, child? .. I don't know.. At least she didn't blame me.