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Cougar Alert!

in Everyday, Family, Lifestyle on 05/22/12

We snuck away for just a few hours.  Escaped to the beach, where life seems easier…but apparently still requires coffee.  After taking in a wee one’s birthday party it was time to make a coffee run.  I mean I’m 40, I need me some caffeine if I expect to make it much past sunset these days.  

Sunset

We loaded the kiddos in the car and I drove.  Dear Hubby had indulged in a few bevvies and was not getting behind the wheel.  As we trucked down the dusty beach road we passed a huge gang of about 15 twenty something’s going to get their party on.  The irony was not lost on me that they were heading out on the town, ready to dance and drink all night, while I was headed out in search of coffee with the hopes that I might see 10pm.  This crew seemed oblivious to my giant family filled SUV so I was forced to roll down my window and issue a polite “Watch out guys”.  What was I met with?  Was it rudeness?  Ignorance?   Were we ignored?  Nope.  A very polite young fella leaned over in my direction and yelled.

“CALL ME….”

Um, this Suburban Mama with a car chock full of Husband and kids was stunned into silence.  I may have harboured a secret grin of pure happy on my face.  (Turn’s out Mama’s still got it going on!)

But then, from the backseat, a primal yell from my 10 year old daughter.

“SHE’S MARRIED !!!”

Bwhahaha.  You tell em Honey.

Right back to reality as our car erupted with side splitting laughter.

Guess I’ve finally reached my cougar status, whether I’m ready or not. 

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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      May 23, 2012 at 9:40 am

      Too funny!

    2. Diana M. says

      May 23, 2012 at 3:50 am

      Bwahaha! I just snorted coffee out of my nose….

    3. Candice says

      May 23, 2012 at 2:26 am

      Oh yes…you definitely got it going on lady!! As for me, when a guy looks at me for an extended period of time, I always figure there must be food on my face or something. 🙂

    4. OrangeHeroMama says

      May 23, 2012 at 2:16 am

      bwahahaha! that is sooooooo awesome!! You go mama! <3

    5. Busy Bee Suz says

      May 23, 2012 at 12:40 am

      So cute and funny. And YES, you’ve still got it going ON!
      {like donkey kong?!}

    6. tammy doane says

      May 22, 2012 at 11:24 pm

      🙂 how funny.

    7. Rebecca S. says

      May 22, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      I recently just started getting teased about being a cougar. I don’t like it. But I liked your story 🙂

    8. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

      May 22, 2012 at 8:39 pm

      Hottie! Man, my Outback never gets me that :(!

    9. Heather says

      May 22, 2012 at 6:51 pm

      OMG! This is hilarious! You are a MILF!

    10. Kristina P. says

      May 22, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      You are a MILF!!

    11. Foursons says

      May 22, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      Bwahahahahahaha. My goal in life is to be a M.I.L.F. Unless I drop about 50 lbs that just isn’t gonna happen.

    12. Secret Mom Thoughts says

      May 22, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      That is awesome!

    13. Brian Miller says

      May 22, 2012 at 2:22 pm

      meow…haha..lol…that was awesome..

    14. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

      May 22, 2012 at 1:10 pm

      Ow, that is flippin hilarious! Love it!
      I smile that same way when I get people knocking on my door and see me and ask, “is your mom home?” Seriously?!

      Have a great week, Steph. You hottie, you!
      😉

    15. C says

      May 22, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      O. That is to funny! Hahahaha

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