Hey Dad, I think Danielle likes me!
What makes you think so?
Elana asked her.
Wow. So now what?
Tomorrow Elana is going to tell her I like her.
And what are you going to do?
I’m going to stand behind a tree and she’s going to bring Danielle near the tree. If she likes me then Elana is gonna give me a signal behind her back.
Then what?
Then I’ll run out from behind the tree and hide.
Hide?
Yeah.
Interesting plan. Have you thought this through? Let’s say she does like you back and you run out from behind the tree and hide. Do you think she might, I don’t know, maybe think you don’t like her?
Hmm.
Yeah, it’s tough, I know. Okay, so let’s say she says she likes you, then what?
Uh, whadya mean?
Well, you establish that you both like each other and then what do you do? Do you start doing stuff together at recess? Do you hold hands?
Daaaad! No!
Would you call her your girlfriend?
No. I don’t know. I mean, well, what does that mean, really, to call someone your girlfriend?
Well, it means different things at differing ages I guess. Like you might hang out together at recess and do stuff together after school.
Like what?
I don’t know, like go bowling or something.
How do you know this stuff–you never had a girlfriend until you were like 40 or something.
I’ve seen it on TV.
Let’s talk about something else.
Yeah, that’d be good.
I've become my parents 
pearlessence
February 6, 2012
So reminiscent 🙂
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 6, 2012
Not sure if they’re memories we want to re-live, but, there they are…
Thanks for coming by!
Fadderly (@thefadderly)
February 6, 2012
lol! so much easier when you don’t have to think this stuff thru…
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 6, 2012
Yeah, my son’s not one for thinking stuff through…but then, I’m not either…
Maya Fitz
February 6, 2012
hahah! Amazing!
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 6, 2012
Thanks, Maya.
muddledmom
February 6, 2012
It’s almost just as painful as it was the first time we went through it. Just let ’em fend for themselves and have a good laugh. I’m pretty sure that’s what our parents did.
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 6, 2012
Yes, but at ten! Were we that girl (and guy) concious at 10yo? On one hand I’m thrilled that he wants to talk about it; on the other it scares the crap out of me that he wants to talk about it…and yes, I think you’re right about what our parents did 🙂
muddledmom
February 6, 2012
Yes! I think some of us were. I had a situation where a boy came over to ask me to go steady with him when I was about that age. It didn’t go very well. I recently posted about it (A 6-Year-Old’s Guide to the Opposite Sex). Be glad your son doesn’t want make a fool of himself like so many before him…well, except for the hiding thing. ; )
teejrants
February 6, 2012
Reblogged this on Teej Rants and commented:
This really tickled me, so i thought i’d reblog it.
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 7, 2012
Cool! Thanks 🙂
Steve
February 6, 2012
This reminds me of when we would write those little notes? Do you like so and so? Check this box for yes or that box for no. lol I have a ten year old and I dread this stuff… Ugghhh
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 7, 2012
Oh, yeah. I SO don’t want to be in this stage. I never had the guts to ask. I couldn’t handle the thought of rejection. Hmmm, and yet, now I’m a writer–an occupation in which one gets rejected for a living…
Tat
February 7, 2012
LOL, I’ve seen it on TV – great answer.
I’m coming over from Pardon My Poppet. It just crossed my mind that I am increasingly becoming like my mother. And I don’t like it! Then I remembered Joy mention you and decided to come and look up some strategies against becoming like my mum. Or at least have a laugh about it…
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 7, 2012
Welcome to this little corner of blogishness, Tat! Glad you came by. You should note that all information and or/misinformation on this site comes with an exclusive no-warranty warranty. It’s warrented to be free of warranty for the life of the keyboard on which it was typed or until my son says, “But Daaaaaad!”, which is pretty much once a minute, whichever comes first (I’d bet on the latter).
Thanks for popping by!
Jen
February 7, 2012
LOL amazing!! I’d love to hear how it goes! x
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 7, 2012
Well, Jen, something tells me you will hear how it’s going. Thanks for coming by!
whatimeant2say
February 7, 2012
He and my daughter should get together. They can like each other and hide from each other at the same time. That’s exactly the type of relationship I hope she has until she is 40.
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 8, 2012
Hahaha! Wouldn’t that be nice. 🙂
Alicia
February 7, 2012
Oh… it is so refreshing to know I’m not alone – lovely conversation and similar to one we just had with our almost 9yo son (minus the hiding part). Scary 🙂
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 8, 2012
So, is locking them in a closet (alone) until they’re 40 completely out of the question?
anntrea3
February 8, 2012
This is a cute conversation perfect for the Valentines season!
In some cultures they could get married I think…
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 8, 2012
Good point on the Valentines thing. He actually mentioned that, although I’m quite sure he’d have no idea what to do on Valentines Day. Maybe come out of hiding for an hour?
Sammy
February 8, 2012
I had a great laugh. Thanks
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 8, 2012
Thanks, Sammy!
louisesor
February 9, 2012
Enjoyed the chuckle.
Thanks : )
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 10, 2012
Thanks for coming by!
Daddy's in Charge
February 10, 2012
This was one of the funniest things I’ve read since… Well your last post. I think I need an intermediary to find out if my wife likes me.
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 10, 2012
Well you’re too kind Mr. In Charge. Want me to write a note to your wife asking her if she likes you? I’ll do it, you know.
Shegz Afolayan
February 11, 2012
I wish I could give this post much more than a like and a share 🙂 Keep the great work up, this is one of the few WP blogs that deserve to be paid for.
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 11, 2012
Kind of you to say–thanks! Glad you came by 🙂
Elyse
February 11, 2012
Life used to be so complicated. Glad it got simpler, this dating stuff.
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 11, 2012
It got easier? 😉
Adam S
February 16, 2012
Ahhh yes the memories come flooding back…thanks for that! 🙂
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 16, 2012
OOOh, sorry about that. But thanks for reading!
Adam S
February 16, 2012
Good memories dont worry! Well funny ones now I look back on them anyway.
Barmy Rootstock (IBMP)
February 20, 2012
Whew! They do seem a bit silly when we look back on them…