Smokin Hot Date

**Oh, and don't forget to pop over to Star Crossed and check out my review of Dearly Departed, by Tristi Pinkston. Such a fun book!  

Last weekend, I had a hot date with a younger man. Seventeen-years-old, just about six-feet tall, spiky brown hair, light blue eyes, plays the guitar, and also an amazing artist. Total babe.

Well, okay. He’s totally my babe. As in, my son.

Here’s how the date came to be: he came home from school one day and says, “Mom, guess what?”

Me *going through the mail and somewhat distracted*: “Hm?”

Him: “You know how you really wanted to see Phantom of the Opera at the school, but it’s sold out?”

Me *looking up*: “Yeah.”

Him *holding up two tickets*: “Look what I got?”

Me: *eyebrows raised* “How’d you get those?”

Him: “I have my ways. I know you really wanted to see it, so I’m going to take you. Wanna go with me?”

Me *heart melts cuz my son is so thoughtful*: “Um, YEAH!”

So he took the evening off work and we went to see a sold-out showing of Phantom of the Opera at the local high school. (BTW, the cast was Am.Az.Ing. Those kids can SING!) And then we got ice cream at Sonic, because that’s the only way to end a great date with such a studly man.

Proof positive that some teenagers still enjoy spending time with their parents. And also, that they can be conscious of our needs and desires and make them a priority, even if the occasions are rare.

My son only has the rest of this school year, and then one more before he graduates. I can only hope I’ll have more moments like that before he does.

Have you witnessed a teenager going out of his or her way to do something thoughtful for his or her parents lately? I’d love to hear about it.

**Oh, and don't forget to pop over to Star Crossed and check out my review of Dearly Departed, by Tristi Pinkston. Such a fun book!