Entering a new place in my family life

It started yesterday.  I picked up Melanie from band practice and she tells me that TJ called her and could he come over tomorrow?  I asked what for.  She tells me he has asked her to be his girlfriend.  WOW, I have been waiting for this, but I was totally unprepared for it actually happening.  She’s 15 and most of her friends have boyfriends.  Melanie just never seemed interested in anyone, so I never asked.  He’s a sweet kid.  What impressed me most is that his dad, Chris, called to make sure that there would be an adult home.  Wow, he sounds like me.  Yes, I assured him, I would be home.  Guests are not allowed in the house without Joshua or I being home. 

We’ll see how this goes.  I think they both are first timers into the teen dating scene.  This just reminds me that she’s not a kid anymore, she’s becoming a responsible young woman.  WOW.