The other day I brought my sons to a local skate park.

My boys dragged their scooters along, and they rode up and down the concrete ramps at various speeds while I grated my teeth in dread that they might slip and crack their heads open, and their body fluids might add to the graffiti that gives the park such an interesting urban patina.

But you know me. Calm blue ocean. Calm blue ocean. Look away.

My gaze fell upon some young guys hanging around doing some tricks with their skateboards. They had their shirts off, looking all tan and buff, with their jeans hanging low, and without thinking too much about it, my brain went “Whoa, he’s quite hot!”

And a split second later, SIRENS WENT OFF IN MY HEAD.

“HOLY CRAP KAREN DID YOU JUST CHECK OUT A 17 YEAR OLD??”

Come to think about it, has there been a recent off loading of well toned young guys into our society? Why is everyone around me all so young and hot looking! Dentists are 25. School teachers are 24. Soccer coaches are 23. Personal trainers are 22. Guys working at the bottle shop are 21.

And how old is Zac Efron??

Oh. I get it now. I’m just noticing them more recently.

I guess my hormomes are still re-adjusting post Baby Three!

Then one of my sons shouted over at me, “Mum are you ok?”

“Yes I’m fine. I’ve got a headache. That’s all.”