I don’t really know what’s going on here.
All I know is that it was last Easter, I had fake brown hair, and was about to pee my pants (err suit?). I’m clearly struggling for air, about to keel over, and my poor mother is desperately trying to come to my rescue.
Let it be known that it was her idea I try on the suit to begin with.
Does that seem funny to you? I didn’t think so.
I also know (now) that it’s never a good idea to try on a wetsuit after eating fried chicken and macaroni and cheese.
At the time, I blamed the wetsuit, which was given to me by an ex-boyfriend’s mother and had hung in the back of my closet, unused for years and years. And after I finally peeled that horrendous thing off my body (pulling a few arm hairs along with it), I calmly hung it back up in my closet where it has remained ever since. And then I ate another piece of chicken. I really did!
Moral of the story: never become too big for your britches.
happy birthday, mom!
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Thank you sweetheart !
i hate that darn wetsuit!!! never make me try it on again!
puh-lease! she HARDLY forced you to try it on!!
Oh yeah..I forgot..you were there too. You witnessed the near death experience and all you did was stand there and laugh! No room to talk.
the wetsuit is officially gone…
Super duper cute. You look rockin in the wet suit, hyperventilating or not.
so wait…are you laughing in the pick or struggling?
That’s what I was wondering! I thought it was laughing…but gosh if your struggling, I feel so bad for you!
On another note, I so didn’t think that was you!…and blue looks good on you
who knows. i think a little of both. my life is so odd.
Happy Birthday, Jenna’s Mom!
thank you!
Ah – the stories and events that get shared between a mother and daughter. Love em.
Happy Birthday to your MOM! I was thinking of you today, Jenna, when I went to Trader Joe’s for the first time! I couldn’t buy much of anything as I need to pack it in my carry-on luggage! Boy do I wish they would open one in Florida!
LOL thank you for that friday afternoon piece
I may never try on a wet suit after reading this!! even if I was going scuba diving! :p
Love,
Cathy B. @ brightbakes
Happy Birthday ELR Mom! You have a funny daughter lol.
Happy Birthday to your Mom!!!!
Happy birthday ELR Mama! Have a fabulous weekend – both of you!
love it! nothing better than those genuine moments caught on camera. happy birthday to your mom!
Haha I would have had more macaroni too
Happy Birthday, Mom!!!
I totally didn’t realize that was you!
omg, this post made me smile! especially your mom’s comments- so freaking cute!!! happy birthday, jenna’s mom!
Yep, you don’t want to be stuck in a wetsuit when nature comes a calling. That’s for sure.
no. no, you don’t.
Surfers are known to pee in their wetsuits to keep warm. What can I say, I know cold water surfers…
Hahaha…that is such a great picture. I give you credit for just pulling that thing on. To think I complain about skinny jeans.
Happy Birthday to Jenna’s Mom!
Awesome post. Happy birthday to your Mom! I wish her many more years of love and good health
That is too funny – I used to be a competitive swimmer, so I always had to wiggle into small bathing suits!
As much as I enjoy your reading your blog, it’s really tough to read it on a Friday afternoon when I am painfully waiting for the clock to hit 5 so I can get out of my office which I have already spent about 50 hours in this week. And then I think “Jenna’s job is to write little tidbits about funny things that happen to her, and lovely things she bakes” when I’m looking at row 3000000 on a spreadsheet. Makes me wonder where have I gone wrong in life?
no way, dude! I’m sure you have a dishwasher AND hot plans tonight. I have neither.
Well you got me on the dishwasher. Ha!
Lately I’ve been detecting lots of jealousy in the comments here. Jenna has not had an easy life, she’s worked hard and made a lot of sacrifices. She purposely keeps it light here and uplifts us with her positive attitude. Kudos for being you Jenna. And many happy returns to ELR mama
You can easily choose to make your life happier.
What a good story. I needed a laugh today!
Happy Birthday Jenna’s Mom!!!
I hope your mom has a great birthday! And I love that wetsuit picture it is hilarious!
Hahaha, awww!
Happy birthday to your Mom!
Awww, Happy Birthday Jenna’s Mom!!
Hi Jenna, a semi-related to this post question–
What is the best way to dispose of oil after making something like fried chicken? I know you aren’t supposed to dump it down the drain to prevent clogging. Do you just pour it in the garbage can and hope the bag doesn’t leak?
I’m just hoping your mom sold it on ebay and made some money.
also never think its a good idea to try on old prom dresses with your sister while you are home over christmas break and just ate your weight in stuffing and pie.
Great story…I HATE WETSUITS! Omg I hate shorties, I hate dry suits, I hate wet suits. If I can’t dive with just a skin, I aint going. I got my scuba dive certif in the freezing cold waters of San Diego. Yes, 58F and cloudy water is freezing to me! And I vowed to never wear another wetsuit as long as I live. And so far, I havent. Warm water or bust, baby!
I love this story of yours!
Awesome post. Thanks for sharing your stories.
Haha! This reminds me of today when I arrived at work and my jeans were adhered to me like a wetsuit because of a torrential rain storm!
Happy birthday, ELR Mama!
HAHAHAHA OMG, I think I just peed my pants a little after this.
it’s kind of hilarious you got a wetsuit for a present. you should have some themed party and resurrect it from your closet! just for some more laughs
Great life lesson! haha. HB to your Mom
Haha! Wet suits are not flattering on ANYone…well maybe except young CA men.
but you make it look good, fried chicken or not! Fun post, and happy birthday to your mom. 
I love photos like this that make you laugh every time you see them!
Thank you ~ everyone ~ for the lovely b-day wishes. You brought a huge smile to my face
Very Happy Birthday to Jenna’s beautiful Mummy!
Just awesome! This reminds me of say when you are laughing so hard and not trying to spit out a drink or not pee your pants either, right?! or am I alone on this one?!
Just awesome! This reminds me of say when you are laughing so hard and not trying to spit out a drink or not pee your pants either, right?! or am I alone on this one?!
i kinda think you should try it on again!!
Happy Happy birthday, Jenna’s Mom !!
Thats awesome… so awesome.
Hilarious! Happy Birthday to your Mom!
that’s awesome…i started cracking up just seeing that photo!
how ever did i miss this post the first time around? at least you didn’t put the wetsuit on backwards like me. there’s a dive master in roatan who still won’t let me live that one down. happy belated birthday to your mommy!