The Celtic Warrior: Vampires Beware

Some little boys dream of becoming police officers. Some want to be firemen. Others aspire to be like their own fathers. My son, however, idolizes a pasty white, mostly hairless, spandex wearing Irishman with a lisp. Based on that cross around his neck I'd say it's safe to assume that he's a Vampire Hunter as well as a WWE Wrestler. Now that I think of it the Vampire Hunter aspect of his job explains his pasty complexion. Because of this I'm not going to mock him and mention his lack of tan. Honestly, I prefer not to speculate where society would be if we didn't have quality Vampire Hunters.

Before we move on I'd like to share a little more about the man my son hopes to become one day. Shaemus comes from a long line of Celtic Warriors and he's here to set straight some of the misconceptions that many of us have about Irish tradition.  As many of you have probably already realized, the Irish have suffered greatly due to the misconceptions about their culture. Many are under the impression that Ireland is all about politics and war and drinking, but really it's about respect and honor. Which explains Shaemus choice of work and attire. Shaemus is also deeply religious. He eats a cross a day. Sort of a spiritual vitamin if you would.

As a mother, I couldn't be prouder of my son's decision to model his life after Shaemus. Really how many people can say that they overcame being a 6'6" redhead with an Irish accent and a lisp to beat up other people? It's the American dream and every time Anthony rips his shirt off and beats his own chest in an attempt to emulate him a tear falls from my eye and a piece of my soul dies.

Keep striving little buddy. Before you know it your hair will be long enough to style like Kid N Play Shaemus' and that chocolate your covered in will be another man's blood.

God help me. I think I might need to eat a cross to get through this one.