Everyone knows I like to talk so this should be a breeze.
:)
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"I like that outfit on that mannequin."
"He’s cute,
Mom."
"That’s a boy
mannequin."
"I know.
I like boys."
“You do?”
“Yes. I was just trying to
find a way to tell you.”
This is not word for word how the conversation went but pretty darn close. We were at the mall and we were talking about a mannequin. It's hard to put such a moment into 33 words. I did my best.
He has a date tonight. (My son, not the mannequin hehe)
~Lumdog~
I wasn't motivated either. It's your post that did the trick! Thanks.
~Lumdog~
I wasn't motivated either. It's your post that did the trick! Thanks.
Wow... That is a hell of a story that you managed to fit into 33 words...
ReplyDeleteYou guys must have a good relationship! So glad he was comfortable telling you!
Great job all the way around :)
Whoaho! That one goes straight to the...well, the solar plexus.
ReplyDeleteThis is really good. You fit a whole story in 33 words! love it.
ReplyDeletewow, what a conversation...and you got it into 33 words. Impressive :)
ReplyDeleteYour son is blessed in the mother he has. And you are blessed in your sn.
ReplyDeleteI actually pictured that as a mother and daughter. Was it, because that would've been interesting? She thought her daughter was gay, but she wasn't.
ReplyDeleteIf not, that's cool too.
I had been toying with this idea but you made it there first Lumdog & am glad 'cos your personal experience has made this piece shine with its authenticity:-)
ReplyDeleteVery well written,conveying so much in so little.
What a lovely story. I think you have done some great parenting. Glad to help out and glad to see you back.
ReplyDeleteA conversation about identity, while looking at something with no personality at all. Brilliantly captured!
ReplyDeleteAww, you're such an awesome mom for being so supportive! <3 Good luck to your son on his date!
ReplyDeleteThis whole thing just made me smile. So awesome. YOU are awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteAw, this is awesome! Wonderfully captured in 33 words!
ReplyDeleteNice way of putting it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great moment. , you infused a lot of emotion in a few words.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful moment captured in 33 words. Awesome--both of you!
ReplyDeleteNice work, Mom, Son, Mannequin. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love how personal you made this. It says more about you than about your son. Beautiful story.
ReplyDeleteAmazing :)
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