Pushing It

I'm certain I wouldn't return this push gift, BUT are they really necessary?  DISCUSS.

I'm not sure I understand the idea of the "push gift."  I never received a "push gift" therefore no other woman on the planet should get one either.  More importantly I think I am of the camp that believes my child is the gift.  Now, would I say, "NO!" to a fancy watch or designer purse?  I would likely turn down a designer handbag, but a watch or diamonds would be difficult.  The good news is that my husband never offered any sort of consolation prize for all my pain.  The truth is, he endured nine months of pain while I really only had a few hours.  Many of my friends will agree that I was, perhaps, the most awful pregnant lady of all time.  Have you ever see that reality show, "Bridezilla?"  Ok, well I would've been on the pregnant version of that show, "Momzilla!!"

If any of my former students read this blog they might agree that my second pregnancy was welcomed with tears of sadness.  I went from being a fun teacher to being a frighteningly mean teacher.  More grand battements and tendus and developpes till they couldn't feel their legs.  If you don't understand some of those words, they are French and they should have accents.  In case you didn't know I speak French, you will be thrilled to know I am fluent in ballet.  

This takes me back to the whole "push gift" thing.  It is like buying my child a gift for doing what they are supposed to do.  If you think you deserve a "push gift," then you should have one.  I have a sparkling reminder of those hours of labor either reading on the couch(Chloe) or jumping around naked with his junk going every which way(Brett).  Those two munchkins are the best "push gift" I ever received.  If you just need an excuse to buy a nice gift, Christmas is around the corner.  I bet Santa will bring you the fancy gift!!  I guess I also had my birthday and Christmas fall after the birth of each of my children and so I did receive nice gifts for both holidays.  Maybe I did receive a "push gift."  

What are your thoughts on "push gifts?"  Tonight I am thankful for a husband who loved me at my very worst when I was pregnant. (Day 16).  Goodnight Friends.