I'd like to know who or what has catapulted my 11 year old son into this new arena of life.
An arena where 11 year old girls call him on the phone around the clock. They call, then hang up. Then call, then hang up. On the occasion that they do actually say something, he tells us that it is random, and scattered, and usually not connected to anything that an 11 year old boy would really have any interest in.
{But by the grin on his face, I don't think he's minding these one sided conversations.}
I'm sure part of Taiden's intrigue to the young ladies, is his quiet mystique and the puzzling charm of being a young man of few words.
{Cause when you don't say much, you keep 'em guessing.}
He's chill and cool.
He's handsome.
He's mastered the art of using hair gel.
He's a user of multiple Axe products.He's informed us that he's started a morning routine of 20 push ups and 20 sit ups.
Whatever has caused this increase in attention, I don't think it's going to be going away any time soon.
{So please understand that our phone line will be intermittently available for your calls.}
4 comments:
hahahaha!!!! Oh what a fun time of life that is! I mean it really is fun. I am grateful to know Taiden has good parents behind him to help him navigate through the new adventures coming his way. It is so fun to see them grow and progress. I'm not a big fan of girls calling boys, however. That can get down right annoying. When I was 11 I still figured boys had cooties!
Julie - the phone calls have been a nuisance at times. There have been a few occasions where we've asked them to not keep calling because it was driving us crazy. Growing up, I remember calling boys was taboo. I guess things have changed?
It would seem things have changed in that department, but I don't think it's a change for the better. It drove Michael crazy when girls would call and Lauren even thinks it's annoying! Needless to say, we have taught her NOT to do that. They're too young for all that stuff anyway! I love For the Strength of Youth pamphlet and what it teaches. No need to pursue anyone - this is a time of life to learn and observe and get a little practice, but be able to avoid emotional climates that they aren't ready for. Keeping it simple is a joy in any phase of life!
The invention of Caller ID doesn't deter the girls from calling? I used to dial a boy's number, just for the CHANCE the HE might be the one to answer and I could hear HIS voice, but then I would hang up...and no one ever knew it was me - that'd be too embarrassing if they did! But, now with Caller ID, I've often thought, "Oh...my old tactics won't work these days!" I guess I was wrong!?
I just asked Kyle about this - he, also being one of FEW words, has never mentioned this to me - he said the girls called like 4X when he was at your house the other day; one time was a 30 min. call - and he and Porter were listening in on speaker phone! Oh boy! :)
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