>>> She was responding to self back-patting.

>> I actually waws being *completely* silly about the best parental
>> accomplishment comment, as I believe enigma took it.

> I did think you were sincere there.  And I thought you naturally came
> back with some proud news of your own (not having to buy many
> clothes).  Which got described as self backpatting.  I just wanted to
> point out it wasn't done in a vacuum.

> I have an 8 year old son and I do consignment shops as well as nicer
> stores too (only sales!).  In a way I'm sorta glad he doesn't grow
> fast so we can make the most of clothes.

> seaglass