First Kiss Flashback

"Mom, Its not a date! and Mom, he's not my boyfriend!!! " said with disdain topped with the best eye roll ever.... As I stood there starring at my un-named daughter, I had an instant flashback....

My seventeen year old self:

Northern Reflections hot pink, purple, turquoise green stripped rugby shirt, with the white collar (that I stole borrowed from Kelli.

My acid washed Guess jeans.

Spiral Perm.

and my knock off Doc Martins complete with scrunch socks.

It was 1990 something and I. Was. Awesome....

The only other guy I ever "dated" was dropping me off after dinner or a dance or I really don't remember...

But I do remember before he walked me to the door he...He...HE kissed me! My first kiss. Under the street light across the street from Mom's house.{I actually thought it was slightly on the gross side, but was thrilled for the bragging rights, cause I was positive Kelli hadn't been kissed yet}

I went in the house on cloud nine, but left out the kissing detail for my over inquisitive mother and sister.....

Over the next few days my Mother and sister kept pointing out street lights..."That's a nice streetlight, don't ya think, Robin?" "That would be a perfect streetlight, Robin?" What???

Then. It hit me like a freight train...Oh NOOOO!!! You saw me kiss him, didn't you!!!!

We watch the whole thing, Robin. Maybe you should pay more attention to streetlights, Robin. Kelli just grinning and nodding like a Cheshire cat.

I turned every shade of red possible while my matriarch and my womb mate reveled in their glory....

I have never lived the street light kiss down...{right Kelli}.... I'm still leery of street lights.




Back to reality....So when did I become "the Mom"....

I get a text from un-named daughter..."I will be home by 11...you don't need to wait up"

Reply: But its way more fun that way ;)....

Reply: Mom!!! ...fine I guess I'll see you later.

Reply: Can't wait...I <3 U (it apparently annoys teenage off spring when you use the {heart }and you're over thirthy five) <3 <3 <3 <3 kay, I'll stop :)

Our un-named daughter arrived home alive and on time and I gratefully climbed into bed.....

Daughters and dating, sigh