Zoe's first date

Last night Zoe went on her first date.

With her Dad.

We decided it was time for her to go on her first date when I overheard her and Kasey* talking about boys late last year (and yes she is only six). Actually it was Kasey telling Zoe which boys liked her.   I talked to Zoe about it later and she said lots of girls in her class have boyfriends.

Me: What does it mean if you have a boyfriend?

Zoe: You go out and hold hands and stuff

Me: Do the girls in your class do that with their boyfriends?

Zoe: They hold hands at lunchtime sometimes. Lana* says that her and David* go to the cafe      together but she's lying because they are only six.

Me: Do any of them kiss?

Zoe: The big kids do at school

Me: In the playground?

Zoe: No they go to the wheelchair toilet because there are no kids in wheelchairs at our school.

How romantic!

Me: Do you have a boyfriend?

Zoe: Matthew* likes me but I don't want a boyfriend

Me: Why not?

Zoe: Because I'm only five and it's silly to have boyfriends when your five.

Me: Zoe Jane - you are a very smart girl.  

So we decided that Dad would take her on a date.  Having boyfriends is mostly about feeling special and loved and her Dad should be taking the lead role there anyway.

It reminded me of a  conversation between Dad and Zoe one night (she was 4) when he was putting her to bed......
Zoe: I'm getting big now
Dad: You certainly are
Zoe: When I get bigger and have a boyfriend then I need to have another bed for my boyfriend because he will need his own bed.

Damn right he will!!!