Tuesday, October 12, 2010

A New Level of Maturity

Two weeks ago, during the Welcome Back-To-School Night, the parents were told that the sophmore class was planning to have a Mardi Gras Ball in November. I thought how exciting this was going to be - but then - Man-child doesn't like to dance. So, I wasn't going to get my hopes up too high.

The next day, he said that he thought about it and he wanted to go. "OH BOY" I shouted internally. I asked him if he thought about a costume. He said he was going to ask his DATE. I froze. Who said anything about a date. He looked at me and said "I know you think I shouldn't take a date but Ma, I'll be 15 soon and it's just a dance in the school cafeteria". In my head, I am saying "And you are still too young to date - I don't care if it is in the cafeteria". I could feel my heart beating and my pressure going up. Man-child said "Ma, it's not a big deal. Nobody will probably want to go with me anyway". Well, what is that supposed to mean "As handsome as you are, they should be asking you". Then I realized, I need to get a grip on things. BREATH...and BREATH again.

I asked him his date's name. Her name is Olympus. So, I made a trip to the school on my day off to check this girl out. I did not tell him that I was coming to the school because he would have died. After taking with the principal and his advisor, I decided to leave and just come up with another way to meet her. As the students began to change classes, I saw Man-child walking with two girls and another boy. Man-child just gave me that head nod thing and said "Hey Ma" and I just waved. As they walked away, one of the girls turned and said "Hi, My name is Karen and this is Olympus". I smiled and said "Hello". Both girls giggled and walked away. They were very attractive. Olympus was about my height with short hair and Karen was tall with blond streaks in her hair. Man-child continued to ignore me and went to class. The principal laughed and said "Your son is maturing very nicely and the kids in his class really look up to him". WOW.... two revelations in one day. I think I can Breath a little until the next adventure.

9 comments:

  1. Oh my! I don't envy you at all. Can't even imagine how I will act when it comes to my son. I know it took a lot out of me to entertain a little boy in my living room who wanted to date Ericka.

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  2. He will be just fine. Oh wait, you will do just fine, too.

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  3. LOL! LOL! Cilla, I froze right along with you! He's a good child! Never underestimate these children! They will surprise and amaze! You raised him with all the right rules and regulations, guess what? He's following suite! :O)

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  4. Cilla -

    Just love the new look very nice.
    I so love following your adventures with Man-Child.
    And it seems that he has good taste in picking a date!

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  5. Well, well, well---a new phase! I am glad Miss Olympus turns out to be a looker. But I'm more impressed & excited about the principals comments. Baby boy is really growing up! Breathe girl. LOL.

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  6. He is maturing. Everything will be okay. Sounds like he picked a nice young lady.

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  7. See, you killed two birds with one stone. Met the girl and found out that Manchild is the Man! LOL. Soo cool. Can't wait to hear about the dance and more about Olympus.

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  8. This made me tear up... jeez - I am getting 2 be SUCH a DAYUM softee as I mature! I KNOW he'll be fine - I met him & felt his spirit, such a blessing - even if not easy always! :-)

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