While I can't say that Brendan is making any more male friends, except for the fact that he's observing them and bringing home funny stories, the females are starting to notice my handsome son.
Last week when Brendan was waiting (alone) for the first period bell to ring, a group of girls approached (they always seem to travel in packs) and asked him his name. He said, "Brendan." They said, "Cool name," and left.
I just found out that there will be a school dance on October 26, for which they need chaperones. Evidently, the girls are already angling for dates. One girl, sitting next to Brendan after school waiting in the parent pick-up line, casually mentioned that two boys had already asked her to the dance, but they were weird. She wanted someone who wasn't weird to ask her. (Hint, hint!) Today, this girl, who's name has escaped Brendan so far, asked him if he would like to go to the dance with her. He said, "I don't know."
Scintilating conversations, huh? To his credit, he didn't run away scream, "No, way!" like I half-expected he would do. But now I wonder if he's trying to figure out how to back out gracefully because he doesn't want to go to the dance or he doesn't want to go with her.
I would love to be a fly on the wall for this one. Maybe I'll volunteer just in case he decides to go. BTW - should an 11-yearl-old be taking a date to the dance?!
