Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Oops....

Recently, while with my 21-year-old son in a grocery store, I ran into a man I had dated six years ago. We did the usual "how are you's", and when he asked me what was new, I flashed my wedding ring. "Oh!" he said, then leaned in to my son to congratulate him! Ha! My son quickly put up his hands in a blocking gesture and began to shake his head and say "NO NO NO!" I couldn't help but burst out laughing, and in between guffaws, explained that the young handsome man at my side was not my husband. (My son, needless to say, was mortified.)

7 comments:

  1. I think he should have been flattered!

    Bisou, Cro.

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  2. I agree, Cro - proud, too, of his young-looking Mum! Lovely story, T, esp. given the context! L, C

    PS. Thanks for the link to Paul's terrific blog.

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  3. LOL! I can just hear your son sputtering.

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  4. The funny thing is, it's happened before. When N. was FIFTEEN, someone in New Orleans referred to me as his girlfriend. The poor kid!

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  5. its those good lookin genes throughout the whole pool !
    p.s was mr brilliant wearing glasses?!

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  6. the young embarrass so easily....

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