Crushes

Last night as the kids were in bed but not yet asleep I heard a little bit of a conversation going on. The first part I tuned into was Spencer jokingly saying, "I have a crush on girls." Then Kaybree said, "I have a crush on boys." Then Chase said, "I have a crush on Mom." Spencer and Kaybree then quickly took the opportunity to tell him he shouldn't have a crush on his mom... but before they could get very far I decided to join the conversation. I called to them (from my bedroom), "It's okay, cuz I have a crush on him too."
{{{Giggles}}} I'm sure they hadn't realized I was listening, but they liked my response. Chase especially liked it. =)
I remember similar conversations with Blake and Spencer when they were little--and even my own little brother, who's now in his 30's. It seems to be a normal occurrence for little boys to have crushes on their moms/sisters/aunts/cousins, and for little girls to also love their daddies/brothers/uncles/cousins when they're young and innocent. I don't remember hearing of too many who don't eventually outgrow it. ;-)
So, while it lasts, I'll choose to be flattered and honored to be the "current crush" in my little boy's life. I know the day will come all too soon when he'll find it's time for an "upgrade"!