"That made me laugh!"

She's a practical woman!

"Anyone who can test for a black belt with broken bones has my total respect!!!"

Yeah, and the boyfriends don't even know that little detail. Then they would be afraid.

"I didn't know your son had joined the Air Force. Good for him. From what you've said, he's got a good head on his shoulders and should do well."

We are hoping he will do very well. So far, he's gotten the highest grades in his class on his tests. I guess taking Navy JROTC and having a father who's ex-Air Force, might have helped him a little.