So that’s how it is in your family…

We received this onesie as a gift recently. While I appreciate the thought, I’m not sure if I appreciate the sentiment expressed on the onesie.

Okay, I get it. In the majority of American families, this might be the case. It’s a normal stereotype and I should just lighten up…it’s only a onesie, after all. (Although that’s never stopped me from making fun of other onesies.)

However, in my home, my son should want to be tough like Mom.

Because we all know who does the real heavy lifting around here.

Ahem.

[photo credit: Nicole Christensen]

  • http://www.RoninMarketeer.com John Wall

    Tough like Dad is making no statement about Mom, the same way saying “You should be tough like Mom” does not imply “Your Dad's a weakling”.

    Lookin' good throwing the plates though.

  • http://lamiki.com/ Laura Kimball

    Damn straight, strong mama.

    And you have all the right in the world to be bothered by the man getting the credit :)

  • http://talltara.com/ tarable

    You're right John. I guess because I never see clothing that says 'Tough like Mom', it's easy for me to get feisty about what I do see. Maybe I should get Eli a 'Pretty like Mom' onesie instead?  ;)

    And thanks for the kind words about my back squat. I believe I was PRing at that very moment. As evidenced by the look on my face.

  • http://www.RoninMarketeer.com John Wall

     ”Smart like Mom” is the one you want.

  • http://talltara.com/ tarable

    “Smartass like Mom” is the one he'll actually end up wearing.

  • http://filelalaine.blogspot.com/ Megan@MondayMorningMusings

    Hotdiggitydayum. That is some serious iron-age!

  • http://isleofview.net/ Jodi Dey

    Is that you, Tara?! I am so impressed :)

  • http://talltara.com/ tarable

    Jodi, that is me! I lift more by 6:30am than most people do all day. Let me know if you need anything heavy lifted in Miami…