Changes In Store

I’m happy to report that my kiddos loved their Valentine’s Day surprises! I got a pleasant “Happy V Day” text from my youngest on her way to the bus stop. She is a sweetheart! A couple days ago she asked me to do her a favor and of course I did. I finished and my heart melted when I heard, “oh thank you, I love you”. It’s nice when your children reaffirm their feelings for you.

We are slowly getting back into the swing of things at home. I’m excited because our weekend to have the kids is this weekend; therefore we are looking for fun things to plan out! I’m sure the kids will want one night to go hang with their pals.

Now on to my oldest! My rule with her has always been to allow her to date one grade up. I don’t know how I came up with that rule. I think secretly it allowed me to keep her closer to home. Earlier in the school year she had a crush on a young man two grades ahead of her. Needless to say she and I butted heads about the issue. But as I do most often, I prevailed! (Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner)

I do know that for every victory, there may be a defeat. I thought for certain I’d at least get through one year of high school! Not so much. Lately, I have noticed that my kiddo has been talking fondly about ANOTHER young man! [And yes, even he is two grades up] What is it with these boys? I mean I know I have a knockout daughter with the most tender and loyal heart, but how in the world do I keep her as my baby! At any rate, I was picking her up from school yesterday (Valentine’s Day) and out she walks with a smile from ear to ear and a single red rose with baby’s breath in hand! How adorable is that?? With a deep sigh …… I realized it was time to reevaluate the dating picture for her.

I got home and started making dinner and asked hubby to join me in the kitchen. I really like it when he sits at the bar top and either watches or helps me with cooking. Something very romantic about watching a man dice up onions, tomatoes, celery, etc… or rather see him doing those things. At any rate, he plopped down on the stool and poured me a glass of Moscato.
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Hub and I began discussing the pros and cons to changing the “dating” rule. While we both had valid points, I think we both agreed change was eminent. Therefore, we had a talk with our oldest and let her know that we had decided to change the dating rules, with NEW dating rules! We agreed to let her start dating this young man under the conditions that there would be NO prom, NO car dating, and I reserved the right to say NO to anything else that came up should I decide to. OH MY! I really need my mom right now …. She would have all the answer! Sigh.. At peace with my decision and am thankful to hub for supporting me and allowing us to be great parents together.