Now don't get all nervous on me, Boys-R-Us Mom...
I'm just saying there are certain identifying markers.
M and I were on a date recently at a local place where there is a large open area dining patio. Adjacent to that patio is a nice playground that several of the area eateries share as a place for the kiddos of patrons to play. Kids were sliding down the slide, swinging to the heights, throwing landscaping bark at each other and skinning their knees.
And then I saw her. A mom of boys.
I knew immediately.
Because clipped to her fashionable belt were matching...wait for it...light sabers.
One on each hip, held for each of her sons as they played on the playground.
And so I just had to snap a pic with my cell phone.
Because this is definitely one way to identify a mom of boys...
Ha! You are truly a keen observer of the human condition!
ReplyDeleteFunny. I don't think I would have noticed. Or if I did, would I have drawn such a conclusion, but I certainly remember my two students three years ago who spent every spare minute running through the woods behind the house playing Star Wars. They would have loved to have one of those.
ReplyDeleteNow I know what a light saber looks like! I always wondered!
ReplyDeleteThat's so funny!!! I love that you took a picture of it too. :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha! this is funny!
ReplyDeleteNow that is great! It could so easily have been me in that picture! I have had a light saber clipped to me more than once!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHA! That is GREAT! :) The things we will wear/do/say for our kids...!!!! I haven't had the priviledge of holding onto a light saber yet...can't wait! :)
ReplyDeleteI found you from Angie and Jenny's blogs (7 clown circus and Bettr Leite than Never).
ReplyDeleteThat is so true. I cleaned my purse out yesterday and I had more Lego men, cars and trucks than I had makeup!
I have 3 boys (2 yr old twins and and a 9yo)and 2 girls (5 and 8).
As the mom of 4 boys I can tell you it takes a good sense of fashion security to wear light sabers on the belt and not worry about the effect on the hips. I was recently at a dinner party (with kids flying around) and got to hold a 'six shooter' while trying to make witty conversation with new acquaintences.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a cool mom! [smile]
ReplyDelete~Luke
My boys would be in heaven! I love it!
ReplyDeleteNow that is one ready mom! Love that.
ReplyDeleteI don't even have to wear pants, just a belt with 7 hooks, picture a mini skirt made of light sabers. My favorite though is when I find my self guarding (boys don't have you hold stuff, they have you guard it) sticks and rocks that must come home with us because they are just to cool to leave.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is too great! I end up with bats and baseballs. I need a bigger purse!
ReplyDeleteLight sabers, rocks, sticks. You name it. It's fun to decorate the other side with sparkly purses, my little ponies and hair bands!
ReplyDeleteLOL
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't me. My boys are responsible for their own weapons. If you brought it, you keep it or put it in the truck. Mom doesn't 'hold this' :p
But, true shot nonetheless :D
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mom of 5 boys thus far
How cute and funny. As a teacher, I was just expecting disheveled! (no offense moms of boys, I'm a disheveled mom of a girl!)
ReplyDeleteRoban
Or they have action figure toys in their purse like I do. Or little airplanes. Miniature cars. A Buzz Lightyear doll in her back seat. And of course, Spiderman in her coat pocket.
ReplyDeleteI carry nerf guns to the park frequently. It seems you can't get a good grip on your handle bars if you're carrying a gun, and when you stick them down the back of your shirt, your helmet doesn't fit right.
ReplyDeleteI love that I can come here for not only wisdom but a dose of laughter. Too good. As a mom that always has legos or star wars characters in her purse I can so relate. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSad but true!I LOVE it!!! There is nothing better than being a mom of a boy.
ReplyDeleteHilarious!
ReplyDeleteYes! Light sabers, nerf guns, bionicles...I've had them all attached to me in some way, shape, or form! The true sign of a mom of boys!! : )
ReplyDeleteNot me! My sons lightsaber was pocket sized. He had a VERY compact version until it was left on the stove and wolf turned on the wrong hotplate... Then it exploded rather spectacularly all over the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI went to a handbag party and had all the girly mummies confused when I didn't want the cute little sparkly handbags. Mine had to fit matchbox cars, random plastic animals, essential sticks and rocks, and more matchbox cars. It also had to be indestructable.
Glad I'm not the only one that plays spot the mum of boys.
Oh, did she have a strange snot/dirt/food smear on her back in a place she wouldn't find it until she was doing the washing?
Now that would most likely be something I would do. My purse consists of cars from the movie CARS and Spider Man! Stopping by from Suburban Sanity. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing when she bought that purse somewhere deep in her mind a little voice whispered, "See, this one here is big enough it can hold ice and the severed limb for the ride to the hospital." Because you can hope it won't happen, but when you're around boys enough you know it just might.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this post!! I can relate to that woman, though I also try to encourage my kids to carry their own stuff. does not always work out that way, though. It is endearing to see another mom doing her job to cheer on her boys... simply by taking care of their special things. I mean, with four boys of my own, i probably would try to shove their sabers in my purse first and then whatever did not fit, put on my belt or belt loop. by the way, you are a woman after my own heart.. i love pictures like this. and i love that you are so observant. probably because i tend to be, too. kindred spirits... nice!! thanks for the chuckle, and nostalgic moment. :-) hugs...
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteYep, my son is addicted to light sabers!
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