Maia wore one of her favorite dresses to school on day two. At lunch time, a classmate turned to her and said: "Your dress is, like, beautiful." So she gave him a hug, and laid down near him at siesta.
Or so she reported. By the weekend, some additional details came to light. His name is Leonardo.
Leonardo's mother is a 1st grade teacher at the school. She witnessed the original exchange, and reported to my sister that Maia also kissed Leonardo, she was so happy with his compliment.
Maia now reports that she chases Leonardo at recess, and sometimes she catches him.
Maia's teacher now reports that Leonardo, who is shy, seems to like the attention, and likes Maia too. He looks for her to lay next to him at siesta. She reports it seems to have helped his transition.
Last night (two weeks in) Maia told me about some other friends at school (Kendall, who has a locker next to her, and Olivia who shared her quarters on Cookie Wednesday because she didn't like the cookies), but still admits to chasing Leonardo. And sometimes catching him. She's pretty fast.
"Wow, Maia!" I say. "It sounds like you really like to be with Leonardo. Is he a good friend to you?"
Oh mommy, she says, I love him!
"Really?" I tease, "Do you want to marry him?"
Oh yes! she sighs.
Oy.
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