I’m so not ready for my kids to be talking of liking boys and getting married… But they are!
Sometime last week, Keilah told me about her friend, Lauryn, and how all the boys in her class likes her. She related how boys wrote notes to Lauryn and told her how much they like her and they want to kiss her. At this point, I was thinking, “aren’t these kids a little young? they’re only between 6-8 years old!” Though a part of me didn’t want to know, I asked Keilah if she liked someone, too. And she unabashedly told me yes. I’m so glad that she’s open enough with me to tell me the truth, but a part of me was screaming, “No! You’re only six! You’re not supposed to like boys, yet! Don’t tell me that!” But I stayed cool and remembered that I trust her. She has a maturity about her that extends beyond her years so I’m really not worried. Having crushes is part of growing up, right? Besides, she’s still convinced she’s not supposed to date until she’s 35! 
Kealoha, on the other hand, is our little spitfire. A charming rascal is how we can best describe her. She can be causing mischief while she’s giving you smooches and telling you how much she loves you. She keeps us on our toes…Anyways, in the past couple of weeks, she’s learned to buckle herself up in her carseat. 
It’s an achievement that makes her oh-so-happy! 
Apparently, it made her feel like she’s ready to get married! Today she told me she wants a husband. I asked her why, and she said so she can have a baby – a baby she can buckle up, read to, and teach writing the alphabet. I told her she probably needs to go to school first. Sounding unconvinced, she said, “yeah, maybe.” Then, she turned her charm on me with: “I love you, mommy! I want to grow up just like you!” Now, that’s scary! Maybe I’ll homeschool her, after all. Then chaperone her in college! lol!
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