Bitter Sweet

So yesterday was bitter sweet for me. Kardelle went to her first school dance (Valentine's) with a young boy. Luckily he is her same age. 4 days older, she told me. His name is Hayden and for the rest of the evening last night that's all we heard about. Hayden this and Hayden that... Hayden, Hayden, Hayden. Boy oh boy (and literally) it all happens way too fast. I don't know if I am ready for this stage of life. I know that my own Mother could have killed me and hung me in a closest somewhere for at least 6 to 7 years.
Kardelle and her so called Valentine's "Date" also got their picture taken at the dance. She was so excited to have a souvenir from this so called "Date" but was a little upset about it because just as they were getting it taken a friend of theirs jumped in. Not to cool on her part if you ask me.
I had to keep reminding Kardelle that it was sooooo not a "Date". Dubby and Kenza of course had to jump in on that one to and put their two cents worth in also. I had to tell her that it was just a "After school get-together where boys could possibly show up kind-of dance!" She didn't fall for it. I guess that I am going to have to come up with something better in the future. I guess next time we could have Kody drop her off or pick up her next "Date" in the Police Cruiser and maybe tell her and him that he will be watching them over his P.A. system so that everyone can hear. That might halt things for a while. Oh the things we can do to our kids... my mind is running with fun ideas as I write this... Hummmm?
Anyways, I am happy for her. Her first crush. How sweet and cute! I am just trying not to feel too old. I don't want any grey hairs yet, not ready for that!!! But like life... We'll see.