girlfriend already?!?

I picked Tyler up at school today and he was in another great mood. As he was getting his jacket on, I was standing next to another mommy. I told her that Tyler doesn't say much about many of the students but will typically say something really nice about Panka and how enjoys playing with her and how nice she is. This other mommy had a big smile on her face and said "why don't we arrange a play-date?" Tyler overheard this was got sooo excited. Now, he's constantly asking me when we're going to Panka's house and when are we going to play with Panka. He even insisted on making a special Valentine painting to give to Panka. Yes, I know he doesn't like Panka as a girlfriend, but it is sooo sweet to see him get excited about a having a buddy and she really is one of the sweetest little girls. She's always smiling and playing with Matty at pick-up time and Tyler seems excited to see her. And this makes me so happy! There were all sorts of reasons I wanted to do Jack and Jill, but a driving force was for social reasons and my desire for him to find some buddies on his own. It's so sweet watching this develop and see him gain some social confidence.