How Old Were You When You First Became "Aware" ...

... of the opposite sex?

It was the summer of 1966; I was a few months shy of being 13; it happened on our church ground.

I was hurrying between two vehicles to get into the building, when someone blocked my way.

Annoyed, I looked up to find this cute, cute guy looking at me appreciatively.

He asked my name.

I froze and blushed profusely, agitated and confused at the tingling feeling in my tummy.

I didn't bother to answer him, but turned in the opposite direction and rushed into the safety of the church.

I sat down beside my mother, took her fan and fanned myself furiously!

Afterwards, I told an older sister about the incident.

She gave me an envious stare and chided me for being so doggone shy.

Ah, memories ...

Syl

I was about 5.

It was in the KH, and I saw this guy who was about 6 years older than me and I remember thinking, "hmm, he's cute".

I was 7 when I had my first serious crush.

BP, you didn't let any grass grow underneath your feet, did you?

Syl

Guess not, lol!

I was 5. I had a crush on a boy in my kindergarten class. I got someone to take a picket of both of us. I still have that picture.

Ditto what I said to BP, Josie.

Isn't it amazing that some are early and late bloomers.

Yet, we all manage to get to where we're headed.

Syl

Yep, Kindergarten.

Yep, Kindergarten.

Didn't older brother object?

Syl

Are you kidding?? He was long since married and out of the picture.

I wonder what the stats are on this subject for born ins vs not.