Today I was scheduled for a photo shoot with one of my best friends (Marie) who happens to be an amazing photographer. I wanted to do some shots that were business professional without being business stuffy.
So, after a quick 30 minutes we had what we needed. Oh, let me mention that since the boys are now out of school they were with me. Added excitement for sure!! So, they played with the cars and the legos (thanks Nathaniel) while I got these pictures taken.
For being so good they boys were rewarded with lunch at Chick-fil-a. The reason why the boys picked this fast food joint was because it has a play area. Oh joy oh bliss...but I promised and I am a Mama of my word.
As soon as we walk in the front door I am greeted by one of my swimming moms who has 2 of her 6 children with her for lunch :-) She said "Oh, I will have to tell Claire that you are here." We ordered and found a table 2 down from their table and sat down.
I hear this mom say "Claire, Miss Dayna is here with her boys. Go over there and say hello." I watch Claire (who I have taught for 2 years) walk right past me, get to the end of the row, turn around and say to her mom "I don't see Miss Dayna. I think she left." Her mom points over at me and says "No Claire, Miss Dayna is sitting right there." Claire looks me square in the face and says "That isn't my Miss Dayna. That is a pretender."
Well, I burst out laughing. Of course I was a pretender...this little girl has never seen me looking like I was. She is used to no make up, hair pulled up on the top of my head and a swim suit. Here I was with my hair down, make up on and a DRESS with HEELS!! Poor thing.
At least no one (especially not the dad) said "Oh Dayna, I didn't recognize you with your clothes on." That has been said loudly at a mall once...very awkward....
I was able to reassure Claire that I really was Miss Dayna not a pretender and then she was more than happy to give me a big hug.
So, while I love the pictures (I have friends that help me be beautiful) I also love that these little kids I teach only recognize me in my au natural state :-)
Here is the Miss Dayna that Claire just did not recognize. Thanks Marie for an awesome photo!!
So, until tomorrow dearest blog....
2 comments:
Yes, I too have had the "you look so different with clothes on" comment. And also, "Geeze, you sure clean up good." Oh, and what does that mean exactly????
You look gorgeous in your photo. I LOVE your hair.
That's hilarious.
I love, Love, LOVE your photos! You are one smokin' hot mama.
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