Shellyville Continues

Dating 101?

Hello my sunny pals,

How old were you when you went on your first date? I am pretty sure I was 15 or 16. It was with Greg Luce and we went to the movies.

I remember feeling a little nervous and excited at the same time. Greg was my best buddy and we always had so much fun together. We were never romantic which is kind of a shame now that I think about it. I loved Greg! Anyway, I was young and innocent.

Which is the point I am trying to make.

Jackson [who is 10] asked his "girl friend" out to dinner on Friday night. He wants me to take them, I have to sit at another table...so I don't embarrass him and pay for their dinner. REALLY???

How in the world can my boy think this is a good idea? I would be out of my mind sitting at a table by myself with a boy when I was 10. Ok I know I had a twin brother but still! I wasn't prepared for conversations with boys. It was all about group activity and never one on one stuff.

Still, this is not about me...

It's about my son who is acting older then his sister. It's about my boy and I am trying to figure this out. I suggested he just ask her over for pizza or a cheap dinner and he is sure that she won't like him if he is "cheap". OMG, really??? He is trying to impress a 6th grader?

Does anyone else find the humor in this? Is this my fault? It is because I date that my son thinks he can? I really don't know what to do. Brian is not much help because he is struggling with the whole idea and was so happy it was my weekend so I could handle it! He is upset about it but again his main point was that Jackson is going to have to get a job if he thinks we are going to support his dating! OMG that is so funny!

Lord help me find the right words of wisdom to get through this weekend!

Love,
Michelle