As my kids get older, I recognize there are certain parts of their lives that deserve privacy.
That said, some of the moments that deserve privacy are ones that I never want to forget so bear with me here as I try to meet both of these needs.
One of my kids (who will remain unnamed) has had a crush on one of their classmates for two years now and has spent a great deal of time, consulting friends & family on how they might win the heart of this, said classmate.
He/she has offered to carry books and backpacks for the object of his/her affection.
He/she has purchased the object of their affection Oreos during lunch time.
And he/she has been saving his/her money to purchase an elephant from Hot Pots (a local business where you can paint your own ceramics) because the object of his/her affection loves elephants and loves Hot Pots.
So last night, I took my child to Hot Pots and this morning, he/she got up early to wrap the gift and sat nervously in the backseat of the car on the drive to school, practicing what he/she was going to say to the object of his/her affection when he/she presented him/her with his/her gift.
And I can't wait until he/she gets out of school to find out how it went for him/her.
So sweet! I hope that he/she has their affection returned and that the object of their affection loves this adorable gift!
Posted by: MichelleGB | January 14, 2011 at 09:43 AM
So sweet I hope it goes well for Him/her!
Posted by: Amie | January 14, 2011 at 09:46 AM
awh that's so sweet!
Posted by: Christy | January 14, 2011 at 09:51 AM
I'm guessing it's Cole. That's so sweet!!
Posted by: Alena H | January 14, 2011 at 09:54 AM
So sweet, hope it turns out awesome! Have a good weekend!
Posted by: Addie | January 14, 2011 at 10:03 AM
oh goodness. i can't wait either. i can remember being on either side of a crush when i was a kid. sometimes thinking about it now gives my tummy nervous butterflies.
Posted by: Tess S | January 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM
oh boy, already! that's so crazy!
I remember in 1st grade this mom came up to me and told
me her son got butterflies in his tummy whenever he talked about, saw, mentioned my daughter!
scared me to death!!!
thankfully at 11 my daughter isn't interested yet in this type of thing. I am sure it will come ALL too soon!
how sweet of him/her though!!!
will be a good husband/wife someday>!
I am thinking it's definately COley!!! he just seems that way to me!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | January 14, 2011 at 10:08 AM
SO sweet!!! Crossing my fingers for him/her!!
Posted by: MilliD | January 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM
this post is so stinkin cute! i really hope that he/she gets the reaction from him/her that he/she is looking for :)
Posted by: laura vegas | January 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM
awwww.
Posted by: allison | January 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM
awww... that is just so cute. Keeping my fingers crossed for him/her!
Posted by: Heather Topich | January 14, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Okay, that's like the sweetest thing ever. And I love how you are protecting his/her identity!! Such a good momma!! I, too, am hoping the elephant is well-received! Keep us posted, please.
Posted by: Leslie @ {Tiny Wings} | January 14, 2011 at 10:32 AM
this is so sweet do want to know the outcome please keep us posted
Have a wonderful weekend
Posted by: K de ron | January 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Oh, too precious! I hope that secretly the other person has also had a crush on your son/daughter! Too, too sweet and innocent! I hope it works out!
Posted by: SherriL | January 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Oh my goodness.... so adorable!! I hope the affection is returned.
Posted by: Jamie V | January 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Absolutely the sweetest thing I've heard lately!! Hope the outcome turns out as he/she had hoped!!
Posted by: Kristyn | January 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Ooooh you must be so nervous for him/her! I hope it turns out well and let us know! about her/him...lol What a great mom you are. Grace
Posted by: Grace | January 14, 2011 at 11:24 AM
And I just teared up. Not only do you have a way with photography. You have a way with words.
Posted by: Shannon | January 14, 2011 at 11:32 AM
You have to up date us on how it went!
Posted by: Helen Walsh | January 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Oh wow....now I am nervous too :-) *fingers crossed*
Irene (longtime lurker)
Posted by: Irene | January 14, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Awww, Glad you are sharing this with us, I don't blame you on not disclosing their identity, it's such a sweet story! My mom still has love letters that a certain little boy had written to my sister in 4th grade! While they never really dated once older they remain close friends!
Posted by: Shannon L | January 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Oh, how sweet. I hope it goes well for he/she and for you too.
Posted by: Mary Lou Fordyce | January 14, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Karen, you make me smile! Hope it goes well for him/her today! ;)
Posted by: Dawn McVey (dawnsing) | January 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM
I betI can guess which He/She it is!!. Waiting for the next chapter.
Posted by: Judy Webb | January 14, 2011 at 01:10 PM
I hope it goes well for him/her and that he/she feels the same. My 9yr old son had an admirer last year, in 3rd grade, that sent him a note in class professing how much she loved him and that she wanted to bake him a pie. At every school function you would see his admirer standing next to him with an enormous grin on her face. It was so sweet! The love note is in the bottom of my jewelry box along with some other mementos - after all it's his first one! They grow up so fast.
Posted by: Alaina | January 14, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Seriously, one of the sweetest stories ever! I'm glad you shared it. It made my heart smile.
Posted by: Annette Kuusinen | January 14, 2011 at 01:30 PM
that made my heart 'super happy'!!! can't wait to read the rest ;) so so adorable!! thanks for giving us a little snippet into your life Karen!!!
Posted by: Lara | January 14, 2011 at 01:41 PM
LOVE this story, so appreciate you respecting the privacy of your young one, well done Karen. I found my 7 year old's first love note this year, broke my heart and made it beam all at the same time. Thank you again for sharing your life with us.
Posted by: Elizabeth Lombardi | January 14, 2011 at 01:54 PM
aww... that is so sweet! Hope it works out for him/her! Cute elephant too!
Posted by: Terry D | January 14, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Oh this is so cute, it just made me smile. Keeping my fingers crossed that the day went well for he/she.
Posted by: DanaN | January 14, 2011 at 02:10 PM
That's the kind of story that is told again at the wedding! So cute. And if in the future two little childhood sweethearts happen to get married they need to have a gigantic elephant penny bank to collect their DOLLARS to the money dance. Haha.
Posted by: Piper | January 14, 2011 at 02:44 PM
What a beautiful memory to look back on in years to come. A keeper for sure.
Posted by: Jo-Anne | January 14, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Can't wait to hear the rest of the story. So sweet Karen :)
Posted by: Mary Ann | January 14, 2011 at 03:47 PM
OMG, now I can't wait either!
Posted by: Kathy | January 14, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Oh, don't leave us hanging!!!
Cute story!!!
Posted by: kat-in-texas | January 14, 2011 at 05:18 PM
Well, how did it go!?? :)
Posted by: Yvonne | January 14, 2011 at 05:34 PM
love it!! Too cute...let us know how it worked out :) I hope good!!
Posted by: Tracy | January 14, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Ahhhh young love. I had to help my tot buy a present for his love as well. Wasn't life so much easier back then?
Posted by: Alison | January 14, 2011 at 05:53 PM
I just love your posts!
Posted by: Sheila Mayden | January 14, 2011 at 06:23 PM
sweet....
Posted by: Jennifer Camplin | January 14, 2011 at 07:08 PM
ahh, ok schools over....what happened? ....ah I can't wait.....
Posted by: Andrea | January 14, 2011 at 07:17 PM
Me too, can't wait to hear! I hope he/she is as thrilled with that very special gift as he/she should be.
Posted by: Mallory | January 14, 2011 at 08:04 PM
Love this post!!
Posted by: Tanya | January 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Cute! Cute! Cute! I hope it went well!
Posted by: Michelle | January 14, 2011 at 10:40 PM
You're a great mother, Karen. Your kids are lucky to have you.
Posted by: Ashley S. | January 14, 2011 at 10:44 PM
That is soo sweet! Such a memory to treasure for both you and your child!
Fingers crossed for He or She...:)
Posted by: Mikaela | January 14, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Me too, sooo sweet.
Posted by: erinaaaa | January 14, 2011 at 11:46 PM
How beautiful of a post. I love how you kept the identity a secret. And good for him/her for having the guts to give this gift. How wonderful...no matter what the outcome.
Posted by: Kristal Jones | January 15, 2011 at 05:32 AM
way cute :)
Posted by: Sarah | January 15, 2011 at 01:29 PM
So...???
Posted by: Christy | January 15, 2011 at 04:56 PM
Aw, that's such a nerve-racking thing to do. Good for him/her! I hope it went well. :o)
Posted by: Corie in Indy | January 15, 2011 at 06:31 PM
oh my!!! how freakin cute is this story!!! i cant wait to here the rest of the story!
Posted by: naomi chokr | January 15, 2011 at 09:26 PM
The picture says it all.
Posted by: Cindy Welch | January 16, 2011 at 08:26 AM
Oh so sweet. I hope it goes well for he/she and that they are happy:)
Posted by: Melanie | January 16, 2011 at 01:58 PM
For a reason I can't really put quite into words, I cried when I read this. Along with your next post--well, that just had me bawling by then. I always think for all this growing up we do, it somehow gets easier. That life should get easier. But there are still mountains and valleys -- ups and downs. I'm praying you always have Josh Downs to hold you close and vice versa. Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | January 17, 2011 at 06:10 AM
awwhh that's so sweet!
Posted by: teresa b | January 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM