This is the new vanity plate on the front of my Mommy van. E-spouse and my girl presented it to me earlier in the month (the plate, not the van).
I only drive the van when I have to drive carpool as I prefer to zip around town in my mid-life crisis mobile–the Honda Hybrid.
When I do drive it, though, I get lots of laughs, mostly from other Edgy Mamas.
The other day, the plate worked as an, ummmm, conversation starter.
I was leaving the coffee shop with my girl, who was home from school for a teacher workday, and this guy holds the door open, giving us a big smile. Once we’re in the van and waiting to exit the parking lot, I notice he’s in the car in front of us.
Suddenly, he gets out of his car and approaches me. I roll down my window, thinking he’s going to ask me to turn around so he can get out another way.
“So what does Edgy Mama mean?” he asks.
“That’s the name of my blog?” I reply.
“Edgy Mama dot com?”
“Yes. My husband bought the plate for me, but he forgot to include the URL on it.”
“Oh,” says the guy. “So do you blog every day?”
“Just about,” I say. Long pause.
“So you ARE married?”
“Yes, I am,” I say.
Who did he think I was talking about when I said “husband?” My dog? Oh yeah, my dog, Husband, who also shops at the mall.
“Well, I’m —-,” he says.
I introduce myself and shake his hand. He gets back into his car. I decide to turn around and exit the parking lot another direction.
You hottie, you!
I’m jealous, jealous, jealous of your Honda.
Hmmm, now what sort of vanity plate should I get? How bout something like “Stalk Me, Plz”?
Hi. I’m the guy you’re talking about, and I still wonder if maybe you and I…
No I’m not. Lost my head there for a minute because you’re so hot.
I love it! The real question - was he worth being stopped by?
I think that it is totally tacky, and creepy, for a man to approach a woman who’s out with her child.
It was the mini van… I am ALWAYS on the lookout for chicks who drive mini vans! SOOOOO HOT!!!
H.O.T. SMOKIN!!!
I think you’re wrong, S.T., you always look for the one with the child because you know they put out!
Ptaak, you are getting wilder, my man. I remember when you first, gingerly, delurked. Now you’re all over the place. When are you gonna start a blog, guy?
Yea, Tea, definitely the first time I’ve been approached with child in tow. Interestingly, when the guy walked away, my girl said, “Mama, you are EDGY!” She’s a with it seven-year-old, for sure.
Steve, you don’t have to look for mini-vans. You have freaking groupies!
Amy, no.
Hoss, yeah, whatever.
Lu, you want a NICE guy, remember? Not a stalker.
I get hit on all the time at day care when I drop Savannah off. Some are a little embarassed when they see the ring, others just keep on chuggin like they are looking for a chink in my armor.
EM! You are getting hit on all the time! You need to be more momma like and less edgy and cute.
I’d have to say still introducing himself gives him points for coming back. I mean, he did ask about your blog and all, so at least you know who he is next time you see him.
But yeah, weird.
LOL.
Yeah, I like to hit on the women with children, shows that they’re easy… ;P
Of course, now you know he’s lurking…
Rough life, Greg.
But Eddo, sexy sells, right?
Yeah, I’m not totally dissing him, A.
And welcome home, SC! Yes, and welcome guy from the parking lot of Gourmet Perks.
” I think you’re wrong, S.T., you always look for the one with the child because you know they put out!”
Ptaak, Seriously, a strange man approaches a woman, at a coffee shop, with her seven year old daughter. He is a total CREEP with a creepy agenda.
Men think we’re so gullible. We can all thank television and the media for that. Desperate Housewives for example. You don’t even have to watch the show. Just the title suggests a world of pervy fantasy for desperate men.
I’m a desperate man and I put out on the first date…
Women in there 40’s and up are known as
Urban Cougars…they pray on us innocent
young men…there are a few Cougar dens here in
Atlanta…Johnny’s Hideaway…is a famous den…
Sometimes they don’t even want you to spend the night…Edie on Desperate Housewives is a prime
example of an Urban Cougar…hotel lounges, when
a Cougar has been on a business trip and is looking to
blow off steam, is an excellent hunting ground…
The Ritz in Buckhead is like being a gazzel in Sarangettie…we all have needs…Any port in storm girls:)
Hey, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. You can’t blame the guy for giving it a try, even if he was so taken by you that he forgot you told him 3 seconds ago that you are married.
proof that guys don’t hear a word we are saying?
Gotta listen to Walker - she knows what she’s talking about. Seems like any time I’m out with her (with kids in tow, all the rednecky boys really notice me) - not sure what that says
Wow, Q., Urban Cougars, who knew?
Hurray, T! We will be at the Asheville Masquerade after a bit of blogger time (and perhaps I’ll bring a few?). Damn, now I really have to work on a costume, or you’ll give me grief forever. Was I a fairy last year? I can’t remember. I am getting old, dammit.
That is so cool — the first blog license plate I’ve ever seen! You are the edgiest mama around.
I’ve been a faerie every year for as long as I can remember. Second grade maybe? Anyhoo, I’m looking forward to getting out of the house and masquerading around downtown in costume.
Q, what a masculine confession. Like Adam Sandler in 50 first dates.
Laugh all you want, but check this out..
http://urbancougar.com/
Wow, Q. And I always thought “I love Cougars” bumper stickers were referring to a sports team.
So, if E-spouse is four years younger than I, do I qualify?
And is there a designation for chicks like Autumn who like older men?
Gosh, I learn so much by blogging.
quincy is right: women are the predators, men are the prey.
also, why are women always attributed cat-like qualities? there are vulgar feline references to female parts.
meantime, men are dogs. they are all bark and no bite. they go home with their tail between their legs.
how did this all start - Shakespere or something? somebody help me out…
That’s not entirely true….
Some women are bitches, then again so are some men…
Either way women get the shaft:)
They just can’t win:(
Anyway as a 30 year old eating chille and watching “It’s
The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”…reviewing
this thread one question still has not been answered
EM: Was the guy a hottie or a nottie…
And no you’re weren’t old enough to be an Urban Cougar when you met your man…however I am just young enough to be used and abused and thrown out like yesterdays news by a Mrs. Robinson type…and I for one would like to volunteer my services…to any of you Edgy Mama’s out there that want a piece of me I’m ripe for the take down…
Meaning I won’t put up a fight…unless you ask:)
Poor Ash, preyed upon often, are you? And you hate that, don’t you?
Hmmmmm, not Shakespeare. I’d blame the Bible. Not sure why women are portrayed as having more feline characteristics–probably just another case of men demeaning women. You’re so catlike (read as sneaky, demanding). Also, why is the vulgar feline anatomical term only used for men when they’re being wimpy?
I think the cat and dog references are more simple. Cats are high maintenance, women are too (most women). Dogs are content to lick their own balls, and if a man could, he’d spend all day doing just that. There would be no glass ceiling cause there would be no men at work.
Cats are also cleaner - they have a litter box.
Dogs pee on every tree and light pole. For practical jokes they poop in your shoes - thats a guy thing to do.
Some people are so clueless!
And greg, have you pooped in many shoes?
This comment section was a hoot, I loved it!
Many new faces here too EM, and yes, Sexy does sell!
Danielle,
No I have not. But I have friends that… Er, uh… We probably ought to not incriminate those that aren’t here to defend themselves.
Chad - If/when you read this you will know who it was. Call me if you don’t remember.
It’s true AF- men come out of bottles like genies for you, fall out of coffee shops…solid advice there you give to sweet Lu. Hot and edgy mamas need to look out for each other.
Seems more like Shakespere than the Bible.
The guy did pay you a compliment without being too offensive. Not bad for a day’s work
If you’re a man and you want women to hit
on you like this…put on a wedding ring…