No, I don't mean in a Jeremy Kyle, Oprah Winfrey kind of way. Made you look though didn't it?! In fact he is really, I am told, just a friend.
My eldest daughter is nearly sweet sixteen. She's always liked boys, ever since she was a toddler. She just 'gets' them, probably more than she 'gets' girls at times.
As she's matured of course I've encouraged her to try and stay focused on 'other things' (i.e. schoolwork) and since, for various reasons, she moved to an all-girl school last year, it's been fairly quiet on the boy front.
Until a few weeks ago...
...enter Harry.
Harry is 18. He is off to university soon to study English and Politics. He's also learning Arabic, he wants to save the world. Harry works all the hours God sends to save up for uni. and my teen meets him during his lunch break from time to time. On the last occasion we both happened to be in town she brought him over to meet me. Afterwards she told me that he is just a 'friend'. Hmmmm OK then..I'll believe it if she does.
Last night Harry came for dinner. He brought a box of Crispy Cream do-nuts to share after the meal. Harry made eye contact. Harry asked if he could do anything to help. Harry chatted with all of us...he's intelligent...he's done work experience in Westminster...not too gushy...self assured but not in a cocky way. He's handsome and he has a twinkle in his eye for my daughter. Who is just his friend. They sat on the sofa and were comfortable with each other, it was plain for all to see. And he won us all over; even my 10 year old son went out an got him a good luck card before he goes to uni on Tues., having met him only once. I don't even get cards from my 10 year old son unless his arm is forced behind his back by two older sisters.
And I'm thinking...I'd love her to choose a lad like this at some point in her life, to welcome into our family. Then I think "WHAT!!!?"
Excuse me, but when did this happen? When did I turn from a rational, efficient, slightly anxious mother into a dopey eyed, wishful thinking idiot? Is this what teenagers do to us? Of course Harry will go to university, meet lots of girls his age and break my heart. Sorry, I mean my daughter's heart don't I?
Get a grip woman. Show some decorum here. A little sense and perspective please.
Yet could it be true that manners really do maketh man?
You'd all like him, I know you would.
I totally know where you are coming from. I have already told my 24 year old son that if he breaks up with his lovely girlfriend of 2 years, that I am keeping her. He was shocked!! Regards Julia
ReplyDeleteDo hope the "friendship" lasts. I find myself looking at young boys these days and thinking "they would make good husband material for my daughter!!"
ReplyDeleteAh! I bet she doesn't fancy him as much as you want her to though. I keep trying to tell the Queenager which of her male friends are good boyfriend material. Invariably, the ones I like most are completely platonic, if not dorky, to her.
ReplyDeleteI like him a already, gush gush....so why isnt MY daughter working all hours god sends for uni....her money goes on clothes and driving lessons, then a car..so guess who is paying for uni!! DOH erm??
ReplyDeleteJo, where is he going to Uni? I might just drop by if he's in Newcastle or Durham... Just to welcome him here, of course ;) x
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