CreamyGoodness
Well-Known Member
Dear Similac,
When my wife had our son eight months ago, I decided that the responsible thing to do would be to sign up for all the baby-related rewards programs I could think of. I hoped to get coupons and offers on diapers, formula, baby clothes, books... all the things my wife and I would be spending money on in the care of our son.
And then I saw that I made a mistake. You see, I think I have inadvertently lied to the good folks at Similac. When envelopes addressed to my name started showing up with "Strong Moms!" on the outside and praising my decision to join "The Sisterhood of Motherhood", I felt my heart sink. I am not a mom... I'm not capable of being a mom... I'm just a dad who wanted $5 off the large Similac Complete with Iron (stage 2!).
Considering our relationship is based on an inadvertent falsehood, I am left with so many questions. Should I come clean to God and the world, that I am not a new mother? Should I change my Strong Moms account over to my wife, who is actually both a mom and decidedly strong? Should I use the coupons you have been sending for $5 off the large Similac Advanced with Iron (stage 2!) at the store, knowing they might not really be intended for me? Similarly, should I send my wife out with the coupons, so she can ethically redeem them for $5 off the Similac Advanced with Iron (stage 2!)? What is the proper protocol?
Alas, this has been weighing very heavily on my mind now. Your assistance, and forgiveness, is requested.
Sincerely, James Frank Babiarz (apparently a Strong Mom and a member of the Sisterhood of Motherhood)
When my wife had our son eight months ago, I decided that the responsible thing to do would be to sign up for all the baby-related rewards programs I could think of. I hoped to get coupons and offers on diapers, formula, baby clothes, books... all the things my wife and I would be spending money on in the care of our son.
And then I saw that I made a mistake. You see, I think I have inadvertently lied to the good folks at Similac. When envelopes addressed to my name started showing up with "Strong Moms!" on the outside and praising my decision to join "The Sisterhood of Motherhood", I felt my heart sink. I am not a mom... I'm not capable of being a mom... I'm just a dad who wanted $5 off the large Similac Complete with Iron (stage 2!).
Considering our relationship is based on an inadvertent falsehood, I am left with so many questions. Should I come clean to God and the world, that I am not a new mother? Should I change my Strong Moms account over to my wife, who is actually both a mom and decidedly strong? Should I use the coupons you have been sending for $5 off the large Similac Advanced with Iron (stage 2!) at the store, knowing they might not really be intended for me? Similarly, should I send my wife out with the coupons, so she can ethically redeem them for $5 off the Similac Advanced with Iron (stage 2!)? What is the proper protocol?
Alas, this has been weighing very heavily on my mind now. Your assistance, and forgiveness, is requested.
Sincerely, James Frank Babiarz (apparently a Strong Mom and a member of the Sisterhood of Motherhood)