-Update- I can't believe that so few of you wear nylons. My legs are way too white to ever get away with that!
I hate using the restroom at church. Not because of the germ factor, but because of what I'm wearing.
On any given Sunday, I can be found at church in a skirt and shirt with a slip, nylons, and high heels. The nylon issue alone is enough for me to want to avoid the bathroom at all costs. It's such a pain to get them readjusted and fitting (somewhat) comfortably after pulling them down.
So tell me--has this happened to anyone else?
You are running around in the morning, frantic to get everyone ready for church on time. There's cereal to eat, baths to take, dresses to don, hair to braid, socks and shoes to find, lessons to gather, and diaper bag to pack all before 8:45.
In all the hustle and bustle of the morning, you fail to get your 2-minutes of privacy in the bathroom. But you are already late so you don't want to take the time to use your own toilet.
You think, "It's only 3 hours. I can totally hold it that long."
So, the first hour of church passes. You have to go, but the urge is not that bad. Then you begin the second hour of church. Your bladder is uncomfortably full. You are starting to wonder just how much you drank this morning. Entering the third and final hour of church, peeing is all you can think of. You no longer can focus on what is being said up front. So you slip out quietly and walk quickly, remembering not to run in the hallways, to the restroom, which is, of course, on the other side of the building.
Once in the bathroom, relief is yours. It's after that you remember why you really didn't want to use the bathroom at church. There's the near impossible task of trying to replace your nylons in that teeny, tiny stall. You bend over to pull them up and bump your head on the door. So you turn sideways, hoping for more room. Your bum hits the wall and throws you off balance. Then you are stumbling around in this teeny, tiny stall, trying with all your might not to put a hand or a foot in the toilet.
Finally, the nylons are up, but you have to check to be sure that no part of your slip or skirt are tucked into the nylons. (Because one time I forgot to check, and it was so embarrassing.) You are in the stall, tugging and straightening and pulling and smoothing and checking your clothes. When you think you are as presentable as when you came to church, you exit the stall.
Washing your hands, you notice in the mirror that something is not quite right. So the tugging and straightening and pulling and smoothing continue. Okay. Now everything is good, and you can go back to your meeting.
Next week you are determined to use your own toilet at home before you even think of putting on your Sunday best.
I seriously want to know if this happens to anyone else. Or am I the only one? Leave an anonymous comment if you are embarrassed to admit it. I have to know that I'm not alone in this struggle.
14 comments:
I can't feel your pain as far as at church, I forgo nylons and a slip...it's over 100 degrees! Anywho, I did however wear nylons 5 days a week for 3 1/2 years working at the Helm...try avoiding having to pee for 8 hours at a time..Don't you love getting a workout just because of nylons!
I will be honest--- I never, ever wear nylons. I actually wanted a pair the other day and didn't own a single one. I agree with it being to hot in the summer and boots are a life saver during the winter. Sorry about your troubles.
well i have to say that i am also one of the rebels that wears nylons as little as possible. i think my mother-in-law thinks this makes me less of a "lady" but after reading about your experience i think i prefer being less of a "lady." you are so funny.
Yah! The men think they have it bad having to wear a tie. I'll trade them!!
Oh! I forgot to mention that I do NOT want to wear a suit. I'm hot enough, thank you very much!
your little girls hair is so cute, they are cute too, but the braids are fun, and yes we do own our place! we love it! we got it last september! exciting!
I don't wear nylons, but yes I hate haveing to pee at church because what do I do with my kids? um let them crawl on the bathroom floor, no way. Or you have to try to keep them from escaping while you are going pee. Yes, it's a hassle to pee at church with or without the nylons.
That had me laughing- You are so funny! I don't wear nylons to church- only once in a great while in the winter.
Ok so I don't normally were them but this last Sunday I did because how do you wear some shoes without them so yeah I'm leaving my house and they where totally twisted and the ones I bought where not long enough so the crotch was like 3 inches lower than it should have been and that is when I remember why I quit wearing them. I'm going to find a cute pair of sandals this weekend I can wear I don't care how white my legs are I'm not wearing them again I will get a long enough skirt I can wear knee highs with those shoes!!! Oh by the way I skipped Sunday School and went home to pee!!
Okay, so I have a friend here in Nebraska that told me about spray on nylons. I've never done it myself, but she loves it. I guess the color lasts for a day or two. You could give that a try.
This is so funny! I got a good laugh out of it. I never ware nylons ever!!!!! I hate them! they are hot and bunchy!!!! Same for the winter just get yourself a great pair of boots black and brown so you can ware them with everything!!!!
I do prefer my own toilet and try not to have to go while out.
Also I think all my nylons have snags or rips in them, so I haven't used them for a while. But I try to go pee before I go to church...even though it may make us even later!
So, I guess I haven't really had much of your problem, but it would seem frustrating though!
HELLO??? Have you not ever tried knee-highs? Or if your dress is right at your knees, thigh-highs?? I have to wear nylons to work everyday. The only time I actually wear them all the way up is when I wear a dress, which has only happened 3 times, if you count the dress I wore for our "holiday" party in December. I've tried the expensive ones from Macy's and Nordstrom but I keep going back to the cheap No Nonsense brand 10-pair pink box for $5 at the drug store or you could probably find them at Walmart. I highly recommend giving them a try; you'll save your bladder in the process!
Now for my 2 cents:
Nylons are the WORST! Haven't worn them since the early 90s (and that's only because my mom would force me to) White legs or not - nylons are never worth it.
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