“I’ve got a crush on you, sweetie pie, all the day and nighttime hear me sigh. I never had the least notion that I could fall with so much emotion…because I have got a crush my baby on you!” I love this song sung by, Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand!
Do you remember your first crush? I was in first grade, but it wasn’t until around fifth grade that I think it meant something. I was so excited when I got to be partners in the square dance for the end of school program with guess who, my crush! I thought it was great until I slipped and fell during the performance.
I wonder what it is that made us feel so twitter pated…is it that we think this person is so cute, we like the attention, or that we feel cool that we can talk about having a boyfriend? Probably all of that and more. One thing I know for sure is that boyfriends do not equal worth! I think I always have know that, I feel bad for girls that have to learn that the hard way. Anyway…
Now here I am as a parent experiencing the “crush” through my child’s perspective. It is fun and cute, BUT I find my protective mothering instincts kicking in. We have been receiving phone calls from a boy for Alexis almost every Friday night, and he is a sixth grader – sometimes he even leaves a message! I know I was not that brave back then. I find myself wondering if this kid is noble, nice, and good enough for my daughter! HELLO – I know it is fifth grade, but I am a planner!
It has been really funny to watch Stephen’s reactions too – he keeps telling me to make sure I keep things in check with Alexis and she knows the proper boundaries for fifth grade romance! Too funny – he is mildly freaking out, even though he understands how it goes when you’re that age. We made a deal with Alexis – if she could feel comfortable showing us notes that she receives and writes she is “in check”. In fact, I told her that maybe I’ll write a note for Stephen and we can read each others.
She really is a great girl and apparently someone else thinks that too.
Crushes – “puppy love: temporary love of an adolescent”, you’ve gotta love ’em!
Comments:
John said…
Love is a crazy thing. I hope Alexis just loves her Dad and Mason for now. It is crazy to see the girls growing up.
Monday, March 24, 2008 2:09:29 PM
Dad Parker said…
I remember my first crush in the fifth grade. I was the only boy she invited to her birthday party. I felt really special with all those girls.
Monday, March 24, 2008 4:28:32 PM
Jana said…
WOAH!! I don’t know what I would do if that were Hannah…I am glad you can go through all this then pass on your wisdom to me when that time comes which I fear is far too early now days!
Monday, March 24, 2008 4:49:19 PM
Stacie said…
Good luck with that! Paige had a boy give her a pet shop for Valentine’s. Luckily she doesnt really like the boy! She says they are just friends! He lives across the steet and walks by our house with his friends! Kind of funny! Paige doesn’t like him back thank goodness! It is Kate I am worried about! She kind of likes boys! Argh! Rick is getting his gun ready to clean here for the boys though! (Have you heard the country song?)
Monday, March 24, 2008 10:34:12 PM
Anne said…
Lexy is growing up fast, watch out! I guess we just take it one day at a time, huh? Soon we might miss the simple crushes!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 3:23:13 PM
Amy said…
Luckily we haven’t had to deal with that yet. Oh wait a minute, yes we have…with Bridget calling boys!
Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:49:34 PM