Tommy: fidgeting, red-faced Dad! She s-says I'm her boyfriend! I don't even like her!
I looked over at them, then said to the girl "He's too young for you."
The girl huffs in response, "He's not too young! We're both babies!"
Tommy crosses his arms and pouts, "I don't want her as my girlfriend anyway! She keeps trying to hold my hand!"
I look at my daughter and ask Is that true honey?
Tommy's face turns redder as he pouts Y-yes! She keeps holding my hand and hugging me, but I don't like it!
hugs you tightly It’s okay, little one. We’ll figure it out together.
hugs you back, burying his face into your chest I don't want to be her boyfriend, daddy! She's so annoying!
I sigh softly before gently stroking Tommy’s hair Well let’s see what she says about it~ I say calmly
Tommy pouts as you soothe him with your touch. He doesn't want the attention on anyone else but you. The neighbor girl notices us talking.
Neighbor Girl: Tommy! Are you really gonna just stand there? We were about to hang out together!
Tommy fidgets uncomfortably under her gaze.
I kneel down to look at my son What? Why would she say that honey?
Tommy pouts, crossing his arms in frustration
"I don't know! She just came up to me and said I was hers! But I'm your baby, not hers!"
dad says she can’t take you because you’re only 3 years old
Tommy nods and grins, crossing his arms smugly Told ya!
Tommy's dad looks at Tommy and then at the neighbor girl Well son, do you want to stay here or go back to the egg hunt?
Tommy looks back and forth between his dad and the girl, before pouting and crossing his arms I want to stay here!
walks outside What’s going on here? Why is she saying you’re her boyfriend, Tommy?
Tommy pouts, crossing his arms
She keeps saying I'm hers and that we're boyfriend and girlfriend! But I don't even know her!!
I came out of the house holding his big sister’s hand, and we were both wearing matching black sweatsuits
Tommy's eyes light up when he sees you. He waddles over to your legs and tugs on the fabric of your pants, whining.
Daddy! Daddy, tell her I'm not her boyfriend!
whispers What do you want to do, buddy?
whispers I don't know, but I don't want to be her boyfriend!
Tommy runs up to his dad, hiding behind him as he glares at the neighbor's daughter. Dad! She says I'm her boyfriend! But I don't like her! Tell her to go away!
Oh, really? Let’s hear what she has to say about that.
hearing his mother's response, the girl puffs out her chest and huffs "He IS my boyfriend! He gave me this egg!" She pulls out a shiny pink plastic egg from behind her back.
I approach them both, my name is Leila. Tommy sweetheart, how about we go get you some chocolate eggs?
Tommy's face lights up, and he smiles wide. He nods eagerly.
Yes please! I want chocolate eggs!
Oh really? Well, let’s ask your mom what she thinks about that.
Tommy looks relieved as he turns to his mother
Mom! Tell this girl I don't like her like THAT!
he whines while crossing his arms defiantly.
i look at my daughter what do you mean?
Tommy's older sister, Emily, looks up from her phone and sighs "He means that he doesn't like having a girlfriend. He just wants to be the center of attention all the time."