Dating and Kissing and Boys! (Oh My!)
So, I really didn’t think I’d have to post something like this for at least 10 years… but I have to share the funny/scary story of the week. The following was the conversation I had with Kendall as I picked her up from her Primary class on Sunday:
Kendall: “Mom, this is Jamie. Can we set up a play date with him sometime?”
Me: “Sure.”
Kendall: “So, Jamie, do you want to come to my house, or should we go to your house?”
Jamie: “You should come to my house. I have a puppy.”
Kendall: “Hmm, maybe you should come to my house. Your puppy might bite me.”
Jamie: “No, my puppy doesn’t bite anyone.”
Kendall: “OK, so, Mom, can we set up a play date?”
Me: “Yes, but I need to find out who his mom is first.”
At this point, Jason and I are trying to drag both girls out of class to go home.
Kendall: “Jamie, what’s your Mom’s name?” “Mom, her name is Sharina.”
We’re now leaving and walking down the hallway.
Jamie: “NO! It’s not Sharina. It’s (no clue what he said)!”
Me: “Okay, I’ll figure it out and call her.”
Fortunately, we happened to pass them once more before we left the building, and I realized I know who Jamie’s mother is- “Trina.” We both laughed at our children trying to set up a play date, and promised them that we would do it.
Later that evening:
Kendall: “Mom, I have a secret to tell you… I kissed Jamie at church.”
I’m pretty sure 10 hairs turned gray. (Kendall recently kissed another boy on the cheek- and said to him, “We can’t kiss on the lips until we’re 16.”) So, Jason and I then had the discussion with the girls that they shouldn’t date, or even kiss boys on the cheek, until they’re 16. Well, I told them 16… Jason told them 21!
While all of this is slightly amusing, I don’t know if I’m ready to deal with this for the next 10-15 years.
love it- I totally laughed when I read the post. All I have to say is good luck… sounds like you might have a boy crazy one on your hands
You’re strict. We told ours kissing on the cheek was fine, just no kissing on the lips ’til 16.
wow… how old are they now? I miss you guys.
see you soon though 🙂