While driving to a friends' place for a party to meet her, her husband and their 5 month old baby girl (who all live abroad)...
B1: Amma, you know it's funny to think that one day we'll be at a picnic with Dannie and Maria and their families and I'll be there with my girlfriend and all those little kids will be just coming into high school.
Me: Really? Will you bring your girlfriend along to family picnics? (notice that's the highlight of the conversation for me, not the fact that he sees these family friendships going on forever).
B1: Of course. Why not? Is that ok?
Me: Oh yes! I'm thrilled that you'll choose a girl who would like to come to family events. That makes me very happy. I would like your girlfriend to be part of our family.
B1: Not now. I don't have a girlfriend now, but sometime in the future. When I'm older.
Me: That would make me super happy.
B1: Yeah, it's funny to think about... I'll be able to tell all those little ones what it's like to be in high school and what having a girlfriend is like.
*silence for a while*
B1: But that's a long time away. I don't really want to grow up too quickly. I really like being a kid.
Me: Oh I am glad. Enjoy every second of it. It's such a great time in your life.
This brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart for ever so many reasons.
B1: Amma, you know it's funny to think that one day we'll be at a picnic with Dannie and Maria and their families and I'll be there with my girlfriend and all those little kids will be just coming into high school.
Me: Really? Will you bring your girlfriend along to family picnics? (notice that's the highlight of the conversation for me, not the fact that he sees these family friendships going on forever).
B1: Of course. Why not? Is that ok?
Me: Oh yes! I'm thrilled that you'll choose a girl who would like to come to family events. That makes me very happy. I would like your girlfriend to be part of our family.
B1: Not now. I don't have a girlfriend now, but sometime in the future. When I'm older.
Me: That would make me super happy.
B1: Yeah, it's funny to think about... I'll be able to tell all those little ones what it's like to be in high school and what having a girlfriend is like.
*silence for a while*
B1: But that's a long time away. I don't really want to grow up too quickly. I really like being a kid.
Me: Oh I am glad. Enjoy every second of it. It's such a great time in your life.
This brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart for ever so many reasons.
Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my AC!!..that was so cute.. They are growing up..clearly N sounded very mature.. :)
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