We got to school a little early on Friday, so Pink P's teacher had a chance to corner me.
Teacher: Have you heard about her "boyfriend?"
Me: (Sigh) Yes.
Teacher: I just wanted to let you know that they were holding hands during naptime, so I separated them.
Me: Thank you.
Teacher: She still has a problem with blowing kisses though. So maybe that's something you can talk about at home?
Me: Of course.
Those of you who know me can understand why I am wondering where this kid came from. If teachers talked to my mom, it was usually about how I beat up a boy on the play ground or didn't try hard enough to make the other kids like me. Just the other day, I was reminiscing about the fact that I was essentially kicked out of Brownie Scouts. Apparently, my scoffs and refusal to glue doilies onto empty coffee cans was the last straw. I don't remember. I just remember wishing I could be home playing basketball or building forts in the woods.
In the last 48 hours, Pink P said all of the following:
» I can't wait to go to school so I can be with my boyfriend.
» (To a complete stranger) I just love your hair.
» (Again to a complete stranger) What a pretty bow!
» Can I take my unicorn with me?
» I don't want to wear pants! I want to wear a dress!!!
» This needs more glitter.
» They like it when I blow them kisses!
» He thinks I'm cute.
» I never have enough money to go shopping.
» Why can't I paint my fingernails? I'm old enough!
I don't think I've ever, in my entire life, uttered any one of these phrases. Ever.
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I tried to intervene, I really did. And when I did, we had the following conversation:
M: Pink, I don't think Chase thinks of you that way.
P: Yes, he does. He's my boyfriend. He loves me and I love him.
M: But when we saw him the other day, he seemed kind of annoyed by you. I think he just wants to be your friend.
P: (in tears) Mommy! That's mean! You just don't understand.
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Now, I know you think I am overreacting, but look. She drew these this morning:
I admit it. I'm worried. Because she's right. I don't understand. I actually have no idea what she's talking about. Probably because my brain went into panic shutdown mode and hasn't been able to reboot since.
These comments from my daughter sound just like me, right?
ReplyDelete"Mooom, these pants aren't PRETTY!"
"My favorite color is pink."
"I want to wear dresses all summer."
--Really? I own three dresses, but only if you include my wedding dress.
"I'm going to marry Jake."
--Her brother's best friend
"I want to wear makeup to make me look pretty."
--I'm now curled in the fetal position and can't hear any comments coming from my daughter.