My National Holiday Week.

This could get offensive.  Really, I am not all that sorry for it.

I was running today, and noticed a sign that said "National Breastfeeding Week".  Um, really?  We need a "national" week for that?  REALLY??  Is the week sponsored by Hooters?  Do we buy cards for people?  I really don't get it.

So, then it got me thinking (of course it did).  I have come up with my own National Holiday Week(s).  National "It's OK to be in your 30s and not want kids" week, or maybe National "We may not discuss the contents of my womb" week, or maybe national "yes, I am childless and no, there is nothing wrong with me" week.

Now, I am not saying that there isn't a small chance (somewhere in the future) that I may have children.  But it isn't happening tomorrow.  And, really - you don't need to give me a guilt trip about my mom not have grandchildren, and how awful that must be for her.  You know - if her life is so awful without children, she isn't too old to adopt.

Also, Christmas cards are also not the place to ask about my decision to not have kids. 

Let's be clear I am not some horrible child-hating person either.  I like other people's kids.  We get along.  They think I am heaps of fun.  I just really like being footloose and fancy free, and you know what - that is my choice to make.  So there!!

May your day be filled with personal celebrations,

Andrea