My freshman daughter was asked out by a senior this week. I have been in denial about the arrival of this day. Luckily Maddi wasn't interested. Wffhoo! (wiping sweat from brow). When I found out what had happened I gave her an impassioned long litany of what she was supposed to say. She simply said, "Dad, I handled it." When I pursued what she had said she related how she had let him know that she wasn't interested and in the process she allowed him some dignity as well. She didn't blame it on her parents (Which she certainly could done with my blessing)or make up some lame excuse which would continue to allow him to consider possibilities in the future. Once she related all she had said I shook my head and thought...
"Wow, Debbi had done a good job with this kid!"
One thing I am not in denial about is that I married well.
5 comments:
It's not just a river in Egypt.
And Maddi is a smart cookie. I have no doubts she can handle herself. :-)
Go Maddi! Can she go ahead and start training Melody, now? I feel ill-equipped to handle such situations.
When I started dating, my dad ran background checks on my dates. I'm juts sayin.'
I love your family.
Yea! I had only boys!(coming from a mom who dated a senior in high school:) )
HI Toni
This is your past coming back to haunt you. I always told you that I hoped you would have a bunch of girls so you would have to worry about guys like you coming around.
Just kidding. Although you don't know it, we have been keeping an eye on you and know you are a great dad.. Before you know it, you will be a grandparent like the four of us..
Love you bunches
Sherry Payne
Betty Gray
Sue Buttery
Londa Sowders
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