And so it begins....

OK, all you women out there. Remember back when you were in 3rd or 4th grade, how just the biggest thrill of your life was to walk by the cute guy you had a crush on and wave to him? And if you had a friend who lived in his neighborhood you'd try to wrangle a play date so you could ride the same bus as him? Or maybe even (if you were truly brave) walk by his house or (gasp) CALL him? And then you'd all giggle!

Well, I have a sneaking suspicion that my son is "cute".

Saturday was supposed to be a lazy day for me. I was developing a cold, and decided that I would do what the experts advise and stay home and rest. I had to go out for a bit for basketball games, but by 2pm was camped out on my couch, watching the rain turn into snow...when there came a ring at the door.

Standing on my stoop were three teeny-bopper girls; one I know from the 'hood, one I know from after-school, and one I'm not sure about. I expected they were selling girls scout cookies or something (it is that time), and was prepared to tell them I'd already ordered at my office, when, in unison no less, they said, "Is Peter here????" With chipper little teeny-bopper smiles, no less.

I was taken aback, but recovered, and luckily could tell them honestly that Peter was at his Dad's. I did NOT, however, offer to give them his Dad's number.

The funny thing is that years ago I had a boss who had two sons. When his older boy was about 10 years old, he started getting phone calls from girls, and it apparently really annoyed his mother; I believe sentences like "just didn't do that when I was a girl", "tramp", "hussy" began coming out of her mouth. I, in all my non-parent wisdom, thought at the time that she was just being silly and over-protective. After all, why shouldn't little girls be allowed to call/visit little boys?

Now, of course, I see the truth. Teeny-bopper females shamelessly chase poor little goofy pre-teen boys, and should be banned. Immediately. Or at least confined to house arrest.

Grace is getting an ankle bracelet when she turns 9....