Throughout life there are many milestones. Penelope has experienced several this week. Not only has she began her first year of public school, lost her two front teeth, but she has for her first "true love".
Morning are a bit crazy for us but I have to admit, they go a little smoother than I thought they would...we haven't been late to school yet so that in itself is a success. Afternoons are a little more chaotic. I race on my lunch break, my 30 minute lunch break at 2 15, to pick up Presley and Penelope from what seems to be the never ending car pool line at their school. As soon as they a shoveled into the car I flash a anxious smile with "How was school?" Hoping that it is followed by joyous responses of how great their day was. On this particular day it was memorable for Penelope. As it was for Pres, just not in the same exact way.
"Mommy a boy at school has a crush on me!" Penelope exclaims. "Oh really? How do you know he has a crush on you?" I ask, waiting for the story behind this. Penelope response with "Because he stares at me ALL THE TIME! And by the way his name is Roman. He look just like SAM Mom!! SAM!!"
Sam was Penelope's first major crush. They met approximately a year ago on a camping trip and it was love at first sight, that is, for Penelope. Sam had it all according to Nelly. Blonde hair, blue eyes, athletic, funny, and 5 years her senior. She spent all of the camping trip vying for his affection. Poking, teasing, climbing, wrestling all with a smile and moon eyes....we all felt sorry for Sam by the time the weekend was over. Roman, my dear, you have your work cut out for you!
After Nelly's announcement the car was quiet for all if 20 seconds. Just as I glance in the rear view mirror I am met with Presley's unapproving eyes and an outburst of "That's not right!! He cant have a crush on her!! Its just wrong!!" "Why is that wrong Presley?" I asked. "Because she is my SISTER!" I giggle at the typical big brother comment.
"Well, I think Roman is mad a me because I told him that I just didn't care if he has a crush on me! What?? I just don't care!" This is complete honesty from Penelope. Not much gets to her, or shakes her until she has had time to mull it over. I find her later that night drawing a picture (of a dog of course) for Roman that says "I'm sorry" I smile to myself and wonder how this will go over, with both boys...
The next day is a repeat of the same routine. This time when the kids pile in and are asked about their day Penelope proclaims "ROMAN DOES NOT HAVE A CRUSH ON ME ANYMORE!! HE IS MY BOYFRIEND!!" I laugh and Presley goes off on another rant about how unacceptable this is which makes me laugh even more!
If only dating for adults was this easy and uncomplicated.....or maybe it is and we choose to make things confusing..... You like someone, they like you. Hurt their feelings, apologize. Life goes on, the good parts, the ugly parts, no matter what the outside opinions are.....and they always will be there, love the one you got and be happy!
