Fire up the grill and uncover your pool because it's officially barbecue season! While you're pretty much guaranteed to make some fun memories with loved ones and friends over a platter of hamburgers and hot dogs, you're also certain to encounter a variety of parents mingled around the in-ground pool. From the mom who gets more than buzzed off of her first fruity drink to the other who is too busy monitoring the kid's table to socialize with her own peers, these are the different types of moms you'll meet at the next backyard cookout.
This is the mom who thinks the get-together is free babysitting for her child and seemingly forgets that she is responsible for him or her. Whether her little one is peeing on the lawn or running near the pool, it isn't going to be this mama who will be the one to take control of the situation.
This mom is doing someone a favor — whether it's her spouse or the hostess — by gracing the party with her presence. She's just there only to show her face and is planning to make a swift exit as early as possible.
There are two things you can count on with this mom: she will be late and she'll make a grand entrance when she does arrive. When she comes, she always has a beautiful offering in hand and makes sure that all of the other guests have a chance to see her Instagram-worthy contribution.
This talkative mom doesn't let anyone else at the party get a word in and doesn't even notice that others are trying to escape being caught outside with her and her never-ending conversation.
This is the mom who isn't spending any time with the adults. Instead, she's over by the kiddos, overseeing their activities and making sure that everyone is having fun and not damaging the property.
This mama is bored out of her mind and doesn't have a poker face. Whether she's trying to hide it or not — everyone knows she's less than impressed and ready to move to the next soirée.
This mom and her partner are notorious for being the party animals of the group. No matter how dull the atmosphere or how burnt the burgers, they can turn any lame gathering into a memorable event.
This is the mom who isn't into anything outdoors — especially when it comes to cooking or eating. She's being a good sport by chowing down on paper plates but is completely out of her comfort zone.
This mom is not only hovering, she's become the queen of the kids' table and is more interested in the gossip happening over here than she is in chatting with her own peers.
It doesn't matter if people are still in the midst of their greetings, this mom is already scoping out the spread to see what damage she's going to do later.
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This mom paired her burger with a spiked lemonade or margarita and that's all it took — she's officially plastered to the amusement of all around her.
While she's eyeing the guacamole and piling all of the toppings on to her hot dog, this mom feels the need to make a point of letting everyone around her know that she never eats like this.