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My 8 year old son has a girlfriend!!!

Who doesn’t remember their first crush? I know I remember mine. I just don’t remember telling my dad about it! Not sure how he would have taken it. Which brings me to today’s story. The other morning, my son said that he got himself a little girlfriend. My first reaction was to lock him in his room till he turns 40. Instead, I planted a big smile on my face and asked; Is she a nice girl?

My 8-year-old son has a girlfriend!! What’s a mama to do?

Is she a nice girl?! Nice save mama! *pats self on the back for not completely losing it* Deep down just I wanted to cry. I didn’t. Would have, but he was heading to school, and I didn’t want to ruin his happy moment with my mommy tears. Yes, I know that I’m overly dramatic about the whole situation. He’s 8!  My little man!

My 8-year-old son has a girlfriend

Not the “girlfriend” (Summer 2014)

After spurring nonsense about locking him up and doing a big ugly (fake) cry, I gave my boy a big hug and thanked him for sharing his news with me.  Why? Because no matter what goes on in his life, I want him to feel comfortable enough to talk to me about it.

This is part of life. I might not be emotionally ready to deal with it, but for now, heck is that even possible? Maybe not, and that’s ok too. For now, he’s my sweet 8-year-old, that blushes when he talks about his new girlfriend.  I’m ok with that.

How old were you when you had your first crush? Did you tell your parents and how did they react? I love to hear from you.

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*Disclaimer: I did get my son’s permission before writing this.

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  1. Doria says

    My first big crush was in kindergarten and I definitely told my mom (it was the son of one of her friends so she was super amused). I hope my boys keep telling me about their crushes as they age, so far so good!

  4. Amanda says

    It is pretty crazy how kids grow up so fast. I am just so glad that my boys are interested in girls simply as friends to play with. There is no need for romance in preschool!

  6. CourtneyLynne says

    Omg cuteness overload!!!!!! When I was 8 I thought boys had coodies lol…. my brother in the other hand started calling girls his gf at like 6 lol

  9. Ann Bacciaglia says

    It is so important for kids to feel comfortable to tell you everything. Kids grow up so fast. I think I was around 9 when I had my first crush.

  10. adriana says

    That picture is so sweet! This is adorable, I love that you support him talking to you – it’s great for the future!!

  12. Rozilyn Cool says

    I still remember my first crush, I think I must have told the world about him, because it seemed like my entire family knew. Eight years old is completely different, now than when I was eight, but still such an innocent age.

  13. Jeanine says

    My first crush was my whole life. He was also a backstreet boy and I was 10. Lol my first real in life crush wasn’t until I was about 12. I adored him even through high school. Oh memories

  14. Michele d says

    LOL! I just found out that my 7 year old daughter has a crush on a boy from school. She thought that I would be mad but honestly, I wasn’t. I don’t see anything wrong with it. My hubby on the other hand, hahaha thinks differently.