homophobic much?

so i took bots jrs to wendy's for dinner as a little treat. they are very well behaved and self-aware when we are out to eat that it isn't time to pretend you are a monkey and screech while others are present.

that said, not everyone has taught their children this.

a woman with her son, who was around 8, and his friend were dining there. they were speaking loudly to another table next to them who were obviously acquaintances, so much so that the whole dining area could hear them. the little boys were shooting around the room and ..screeching like monkeys, you guessed it.

well, that's not why i'm writing this. i have come across ill-mannered young before, so i just avert my eyes and count my lucky stars mine aren't like that.

the son was showing off, as boys do, and introduced his friend to these people at the other table. then kissed the other boy on a cheek as a joke, really quick. they both laughed. and then..

the roar.

"AJ!! Get over here. Now." his mother is livid. "You don't kiss boys. You don't kiss any other boy besides your FATHER. EVER. GOT IT."

#1. it was obviously a joke. neither boy was offended.
#2. wow, way to raise a child who feels the freedom of expression all around him.

fortunately, they left before us, but not before i got to witness his darling mother* say, 'you girls ready?' to both boys while they put their coats on.


woo-boy. keep my kids the fuck away from ladies like that.



*mother with grown out too-light for her hair color highlights, an orange county choppers sweatshirt 2 sizes too big, UGGZ, and long, metallic rose colored fake nails. ew.