Life with kids is entertaining to say the least. In fact, it’s almost impossible to go a day without busting a gut laughing when you have young people around sharing their insights and perspectives with you. Am I right?
My seven-year-old daughter has been particularly “spotlight worthy” lately and has started to show a natural flair for comedy. She has her sisters in stitches on a regular basis and has zero qualms drawing attention to herself in public (which is pretty hilarious considering she is also the kid who dreads the idea of birthday parties and Fun Days at school).
Recently, she has deemed herself a love expert; though love is just one of her areas of expertise. She also offers cleaning tips and advice on how to be a mermaid. Plus, my little “know-it-all” hosts lip-syncing workshops for those who need to improve their skills in this ever-so-important area of life.
The thing is, my pint-sized expert is one of those spread-the-word types who insists on sharing her “wisdom” with anyone and everyone who crosses her path.
Recently, on a family trip to Vancouver, my precocious little lady was dishing out her best relationship advice to her auntie, while the two enjoyed some ice cream together. And, though the advice was tailor-made for her aunt, I couldn’t help but wonder if others might benefit from (or enjoy the ridiculousness of) her sure-to-inspire dating tips.
Dating Tips from a 7-Year-Old “Love Expert”:
- Wear your date’s favourite colour.
- Tell “Knock Knock” jokes.
- Go to a coffee shop and when he is talking to you, look away.
- Then, go eat ice cream together.
- You pay for the ice cream!
- He offers you a ride home in his car.
- You say “No, No.” (Wave your hand dismissively).
- You walk home alone.
- The next day when he asks, “Did you have a nice time last night?” You say, “I don’t remember.”
- Then you ask him when he is free to date you, again.
- If he says Tuesday, you say okay!
- When you see him on Tuesday, “clink” arms and skip together.
- Then you say bye to him and go back home.
- Watch a movie alone.
- Phone him the next day and say, “Do you want to ride in a hot air balloon with me?”
- He says yes.
- When you meet him, the next day, at the hot air balloon you tell him that it would be okay to call you “wife.”
- He asks you to marry him, in the hot air balloon.
- You smile, pass him your hand, and say: “Let’s make this happen!”
- The end.
So, as you can see, my mini-expert really does know her stuff which is why I felt compelled to share her tips with the Momstown community! Now, if you already have a lover, feel free to simply share these unique tidbits of advice with the singleton in your life! I’m sure they’ll thank you for thinking of them.
And don’t forget, the next time you need an expert’s opinion, just ask your kids what they would do! After all, it’s not just teenagers who know everything.
