Kristen soon was to be married, and she asked her mom if she could use the wedding dress she had worn when she married Kristen’s dad.

Later that day, mom and dad sat patiently in the family room waiting to see Kristen in the dress. When she appeared, she looked beautiful, and the dress fit perfectly. Mom burst into tears.

“Mom, don’t worry,” said Kristen. “You’re not losing me. You’re just gaining a son.”

“That’s not it,” mom replied. “I just realized I used to be able to fit in that dress!”


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