So Lyssa and I were having “girl” talk last week when she mentions that her friend told her that their mutual friend Cesar likes her. I asked her what she thought about it and how she felt. She responded that she didn’t know what to think. She said that Cesar’s funny and is really nice and makes her laugh all the time…(While we’re having this talk I’m trying not to cry, not to freak out – you know all the things that I’m feeling listening to my daughter – my 10 year old daughter start to tell me that she likes this boy too!) I explained that well this is normal and as she gets older she will start to have feelings for boys, especially those that she’s around all the time – it just happens. I asked her what did she think of doing now that she thinks she likes him and she said “I’m going to tell him tomorrow to find out how he really feels.” I was shocked and amazed at her being so straightforward about it. I gave her my opinion/ advice and so she decided to just let it be…maybe he’ll tell her when he’s ready if he really likes her.
Then yesterday afternoon, she tells me that Monday at lunch time, while they were in line, she told Cesar that she likes him and he said “same here.” My daughter is just to bold and so confident – I love it! but at the same time I fear that one day she might not get that response and she’ll be heartbroken. (By the way nothing has happened since – no hand holding, no hugging no nothing! She said they’re just hanging out like they’ve always hung out) I don’t want to see her sad but I know its something everyone goes through as they grow up. But still very scary. I’m just happy she’s able to come to me and talk about these things. I love my mija and I don’t want her to not keep me in the loop. Hopefully we’ll continue to have “girl” talk as she gets older and hopefully she’ll always feel good about coming to me.
