I have known about Ethan - he is Zoey's kindergarten BFF. Well, that's what we call him. For a while there, Zoey was coming home from school everyday talking about Ethan...pictures Ethan draws for her, how she is going to marry Ethan...Ethan, Ethan, Ethan. I have tried to down-play the whole idea from day one. I am not about to encourage my 5 y/o daughter to be boy crazy - seriously?? Despite, all the talk drives a Dad crazy.
Though today I couldn't help myself. My reply to the text read, "OMG - do tell!" I felt like such a gossip....gossip gathering on my own daughter! Pretty quick the response read, "Someone said Ethan loves Zoey & is going to marry her and he nodded in agreement - too cute" I almost didn't know how to respond....my text read, "Oh geez!" Pete has not heard "the gossip."
The texts came from my girlfriend, obviously, having lunch with her daughter. I feel fortunate to have an informant that was able to get to the inside & hear what the insiders are saying. I feared having a daughter who was CRAZY over Ethan (a very darling boy, I will say) and thinking Ethan had fears thinking she's crazy. Phew...at least he's agreed to marry her!! And I have been assured by Ms. Grantham (their teacher) that she won't let them run off to Vegas this year - I can rest, for now.
I am un-encouragingly amused by this whole situation. However, I will admit I'm utilizing the 'Ethan card.' An example you ask - a week or so ago Zoey wanted to wear a hideous outfit and I wanted her to wear a darling dress her Ganny had gotten her. I used the 'Ethan card'....Me: "I think Ethan will like the dress Zoey...more than that outfit - don't you think?" After a look, Zoey: "yes, Mom."
Young love - what's your story?
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