I was at the mall a few days ago - just me and the kids - and was feeding Primo some organic cookies and milk while we sang songs. I was pointing out things like signs that try to get kids to spend more money, licensed character items that are fun but give money to the wrong people, things that are recyclable, things that could potentially have lead, BPA or other toxins in them and other things that we talk about in our family on a regular basis.

Yes, he’s only two, but it’s normal conversation for him.

I didn’t notice the petite lady following us through the stores until she spoke.

She said,

“I’ve been walking behind you for several minutes now and I hope you don’t mind my commenting on your parenting. I can tell from watching you that you are a very loving and conscientious mother. Your son is so smart and your children are lucky to have such a great role model. I bet you didn’t circumcise him either. Did you?”

I smiled, giggled a little, said “Thank you very much, and no, we didn’t.”

I was a little flattered and a little weirded out.

I’m pretty sure that’s the only time a stranger has commented on or asked about my kid’s penis.

What’s the weirdest thing a stranger has ever talked to you about?

While we’re on the subject, I’ve re-opened comments on this post, just for shits n’ giggles.