Girlfriends...

Zack and Sophia keeping warm after bath time. I think I missed a spot on the tree. he he :)

Here is our afternoon conversation in the car on the way home from Josh and Zack's school:

Josh: Zack likes Andrea.
Zack: YES, I do. (said with glee)
Josh: But, he said his girlfriends are Kennedy A., Kennedy T., and Andrea. I told him he should only have one girlfriend, but I didn't tell him having a lot is bad because I wanted to ask you first to see if you agree.
D: Well, I do agree that boys should have only one girlfriend at a time. I mean isn't the point of girlfriend that she is you favorite girl in the world?
Josh: Yes, that is what I think. I really like Allison. She is my one for all of second grade. We just play and stuff but if I were older, I think I'd kiss her.
D: Woe, now, buddy. Save those kisses for the girl you'll marry.
Zack: When I am big I will smoochy, smoochy. giggle
Josh: Well, you should choose one girlfriend, Zack, because girls aren't like things. You can't have a lot. They are people so you can't just collect them. I think you should choose Andrea because she is hot (word passed down from Ken).
Zack: Josh, you know Kennedy is who I like best. Mom, sometimes when I look over in class, Kennedy smiles a big smile. Mom, she is a beauty!! (all giddy)
Mom: Do you smile back?
Zack: No, I am VERY shy!
Mom: You are so silly!

Josh: When Allison looks at me, I just look at her like this (he smiles and looks out of the corner of his eyes).
D/Mom: So, what did you two learn at school today?
Boys: (almost in unison) I don't know.

For the record, Kennedy is a chubby little blond in his class!!! I love it!!!! I hope he stays as open minded when he is grown and further exposed to our culture!

Zack has had a crush on Kennedy since the second day of school, and he learned nothing of girlfiends from me! He is smitten. It is craziness! However, it gives me a very long time to teach him how to respect young ladies and how to see them as God does.

I see no reason to squelch their little crushes as long as they aren't being inappropriate. It is actually quite cute to see Zack at the park when he notices Kennedy has arrived. He all of a sudden is so giddy and can do ANYTHING she asks! It doesn't matter how short his arms are, he will skip two bars if she asks! I get a kick out of watching the testosterone in motion.

Someday, I pray both boys will be godly men who respect and love their wives and families. And, I hope Sophia will love Jesus and know well how to nurture a family.