Lying by omission

Anyone that knows anything about me knows that lying isn't really my forte.  This was certainly appreciated by my parents while I was growing up.  Even if I tried to get by with a little lie, which required me to turn around and walk away since it was written all over my face, it didn't last.

Example:

• Mom:  Jamie, we're you drinking last night?  Jamie (walking away):  Of course not!  I told you...we were watching a movie.  Mom:  Oh, really?!  Well, can you please explain the bottle caps I found in your pockets?     [Busted.  Clearly, I should have learned to do my own laundry sooner.]

On top of my inability to lie, I absolutely hate the concept.  One can imagine the difficult position this early pregnancy puts me in.  I'm not saying that pregnancy is full of lies, but omitting that little detail feels like one.  

I participate in a core workout class at work twice a week.  How do you explain going from a person who completes the "hard" exercises to one that now has to do some of the "easy" exercises?  Although a joke or being tired can work for a day or two.... How do I keep people from getting suspicious?  If they ask me the magic question "are you pregnant?," how will I feel about saying no?  (I already know the answer to that)

How about this one -- turning down alcohol.  The girl that never turns down a friendly drink and "drinks like a man" (thanks to the Coakley gene) is suddenly turning down drinks.  Although I can pass it off to some that I am not drinking for health reasons, others aren't buying it (already).  That should make an upcoming football party rather interesting.

To all that I say .... Bring on the belly!  It will make my life easier!

Waitin' on the belly,
Jamie