I Had a Date!

Now normally, this would incite many questions from friends and family because I just don't do a lot of dating. Truth be known, it's been quite a while... well, at least with someone near my own age! You see, I actually have dates all the time... just with adorable children all under the age of 9. And they're not real dates really although I usually am treated like a lady and get hugs and kisses at the end of the said date. Yesterday was such a day.

I broke protocol and asked my date out rather than being asked out to see "Evan Almighty". I later found out that I actually had stolen my date. He had already made plans for another date to see this movie. But in his words, "Sure. That would be great. Mom and I can do something else." So plans were made. We were off to see "Evan Almighty" which had been deemed 6-year-old-appropriate.

I, of course, was late (am I ever not late?) but we had planned for plenty of time. I called to let him know I was running a few minutes behind because I was at the bank and it was taking me longer than I had anticipated. "That's ok, Awa. I have $7." In his mind, I think he thought he could finance the best of dates on that $7!

I got to the house and we got the booster car seat swapped and we were off. He was a bit quiet on the drive to the movie theater. I got a little concerned because he ALWAYS has something to talk about especially since he had told me he just received the latest issue of his Lego magazine!

We pulled into the movie theater parking lot. As I turned off the car, he looked at me a little concerned. "Um, Awa. I really want to be able to open your door for you but I'm buckled in and can't get it unlocked." I sighed with a smile on my face and said, "That's okay." We walked to the ticket booth holding hands. Eli asked for his wallet (which he had asked me to keep in my purse). I handed my $$ to the cashier. . . enough for just for my ticket. She looked at me. Then looked at Eli. Then back at me. I proudly announced, "We're on a date and we're going dutch." Eli then handed his $7 and announced said, "Here's my $7 and I'm 6 1/2." The way the little cashier lady was smiling, I dare say we made her day as Eli then took my hand again with our tickets in his other hand and we made our way to the entrance of the theater. As we arrived at the door, my young gentleman stepped in front of me, opened the door, waved his hand towards inside and said, "After you."

If I didn't already completely love this boy before, I sure do now! Eli, thanks for making your Awa feel so special!