Oh the love bug has bitten...and quite early...

Background - Mary came over to play with Patrick this afternoon. When it was time to head home, we all walked Mary and her mom out to the car. Mary was inside the car with the window rolled down slightly. Patrick was standing next to the door talking to her. Matthew, Lee Anne, and I were talking outside in the driveway. The next thing we hear:

M - I love you.

P - I love you too.

We open the door so Mary can give him a hug...Patrick walks around door and stands there. Mary kneeling in the front seat, reaches over and grabs his shirt collar, pulls him in and gets her a hug. Patrick was not in the mood for giving hugs, but she was going to get hers gosh darn it.

A half hour later, the phone rings. It's Mary's mom. "I just wanted to tell you about the conversation Mary and I had."

Mary - Patrick's not my friend.

Mary's Mom - What? What do you mean he is not your friend?

Mary - He's my boyfriend and I am his girlfriend.

Mary's Mom - Well he can still be your friend.

Mary - No. He is my BOYFRIEND!

Oh young love!