Young Love

When Sam and Maggie were three and five we had their pictures taken and one of the poses we call the "prom picture" because they look like they're at a dance together(sorry I don't have it to post). Anyways, ever since then we've teased them about going to the prom together and that if they wanted to go they'd have to go with each other because they weren't going to be allowed to go with a date. Aren't we mean parents? Of course we will let them date...when they're 28! We also tell Sam that the only women in his life are his sisters and his mom and up until recently he's been just fine with that. Enter...Anna. Sam has been a new man this school year and I think this mother finally figured out why. He's in love:) He's talked of other girls before but just in passing and usually just about how they're good at wall ball or kickball but Anna is different. He likes to make Anna laugh, he says Anna gets shy when he talks to her and today he wanted to get to school early to leave a note on her desk. A note? What is this?!! He very eagerly showed me the note and it was so sweet. To: Anna From: Sam and it was a picture of a koala bear in a tree with bees flying around. If it wouldn't have totally humiliated him I would have asked to make a copy because it was so precious. Don't get me wrong. I'm in no way encouraging my son to seek a "girlfriend" but I do believe this is all part of growing up and it's my job to be open and understanding so he always wants to share his "love notes" with me.