Conversation with Jackson yesterday...

Conversation with Jackson (11) after school:

Mom: So, do you have any cute girls in your classes this year?

Jackson: Ummm, not really.

Mom: I guess that's probably a good thing - fewer distractions, right?

Jackson: No, that's NOT a good thing.

Mom: Why?

Jackson: I want to "get" a girlfriend by next week.

Mom: You want to GET a girlfriend?

Jackson: Yes. Homecoming is next Friday and I want to go with her.

Mom: Who?

Jackson: I don't know yet, but surely I can find a girlfriend in a week.

Mom: Is there anyone you LIKE?

Jackson: No, but I'll find someone.

Mom: Oh...

Jackson: If I get a girlfriend by next Thursday can you make her a Homecoming Mum like you made Jake's girlfriend?

Mom: Overnight? Are you kidding?

Jackson: No, I'm not kidding - she'll need a mum to wear to the Homecoming game.

Mom: I MIGHT be able to throw something small together, but that's ok - you're only in 6th grade.

Jackson: I want to her to have a BIG one - the BEST one, like you made Jake's girlfriend.

Mom: You want me to make a $125 Homecoming mum overnight for a girl that you haven't even discovered yet? Really????

Jackson: Yes. Can you?

Mom: ummmmm.... let's talk about it this weekend (hoping he forgets by then.)

Sigh.....