Monday, June 16, 2008

The Joy of First Love

It has happened. My son has fallen in love.

On Saturday Sam and I got to spend the day with my dearest friends. Tali and Joy both drove in from out of state and we also visited with Amy and Gretchen. They are all my friends from college and I think the world of them. It turns out that Sam feels the same way.

He seemed to warm up to Tali and Amy right away. He's spent time with Gretchen before and was totally comfortable with her. For the first hour he was a little more shy around Joy. Then she talked with him and played with him. When he asked her to sit on the floor with him, she did.

As the day went on, we saw him gazing at Joy adoringly. She started to get hugs and kisses without asking for them. We went on a walk and Tali and I chatted, both of us pushing strollers. Joy was on her phone and she smiled down at Sam. With his head turned back so he could look right into her eyes, he blew her a kiss. No one saw it but Joy - and I think that was Sam's intent.

All day yesterday I asked Sam about Joy. At the mention of her name, his face lights up. "Ohhh...Joy!" he breathes. "Nice."

My kid has great taste!

5 comments:

Joy said...

I had a great time with Sam this weekend! It was so fun to see you guys. Give him a hug and a kiss from me!

Nolan said...

I think Sam might have his first crush!! We were glad to be able and spend the afternoon with you & Sam. We hope you had a good visit with everyone!

Anonymous said...

Sam is so sweet. I would love for him and Beckett to be able to hang out more often so Beckett could follow Sam's example!

We miss you guys and can't wait until we can see you again. Thanks for a great visit!

Carrie Cole said...

Well how can one NOT fall in love with our Joy!? Sam knows quality when he sees it....you taught him well Em! :-)

Anonymous said...

Hello there Emilie and Sam! I am so glad that you girls w/guys =)got to have a visit this past weekend. Tali is blessed to have such good friends, and it's heartwarming for this granny to see the little ones interacting!
Sam, you are growing up so fast that your mom and dad can't hardly believe it!
Love,
Carol