communication

The secret communication between a mom & her offspring, when significant others are in ear shot, is an art some catch on to quicker than others.

By saying the words “did you” & making eye contact with my daughter, followed by a combination of a right head tilts, eye gestures, and a shoulder shrug, is clearly understood by her as “Last night did you see hot Mr. X, and was there any spark?”  Her response of eye roll, shoulder shrug, giant exhale, eye roll, as she walks away obviously means “yes, NO ugh yes – we’ll talk later”. 

Simple private communication at its best.

Addressing my son in a similar manner – does not produce the same results. 

An eye stare, nod towards the girlfriend, slow shoulder shrug with question look on my face” translates to him as “The Gazelle flies at Dawn” and accordingly he responds with “HUH?” 

So I simplify the secret language for him and add more words:  “How is” nod to girlfriend, whisper voice “doing today?”  Son who is apparently more interested in assuring his penis is still attached, and clearly is lacking the stealth gene, says “WHAT?” in a voice much louder than spy code dictates.
Now, as significant other stares at us, I say through clenched teeth “I wanted to know how your girlfriend was doing today?” Son, with the annoyed / confused look on his face says “I don’t know”, then turns to significant other and says “My MOM wants to know how you are today?” 

<SIGH>

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