My Life, Past and Present

Mom, I'm Gettin' Older Now

        There's a little story behind that title. In fourth grade, I became known as the class clown. I laughed a lot and made jokes constanly. And  boys never really caught my attention in third grade, but when my mom asked what's different between now and last years boys, I said, "Mom, I'm gettin' older now. So are the boys. The older they get, the handsomer they are!" Just imagine my little nine-year-old self saying that! Haha. I guess it was true because a new boy entered the fourth grade, and also my heart.

        His name was Quinn. He moved here from FL. He immediately stole my attention and my thoughts. Blonde hair, blue sparkling eyes, and a laugh that made me fall in love with him. Yes, I just used those three words, fall in love. But I honestly thought it was true. I immediately wanted to get to know him, and have him know me. So that's where I became class clown. His laugh made me smile, so all I thought I could do was impress Quinn with the funniest jokes and corniest pick-up lines I could find. I guess it worked, because about two weeks into talking, he asked me for my number. A week after that, I asked him out and he, almost like a reflex, said yes! We became known as the cutest couple. We gave each other the cutest gifts for each other's birthday and Christmas and Valentines day. I was over-protective of him if any girl dared to even look at him....Haha.

        It was really cute, and as romantic as a fourth grade relationship can be! I got good grades in fourth grade, suprisingly, because I spent most of class time staring at Quinn. But, in April, I notice he was absent for a day. For a week. For a month. I cried. Everyone told me he was not coming back. But I was in denial. Up until the end of fifth grade, I kept hoping and wishing he would show back up. He didn't. I know what you're thinking. Why didn't you text him, Kyleigh??? Well, being an irresponsible 9-year-old I was, I lost my first cell phone and my contact with Quinn. He broke my heart. But, up until this day, I still remember when his birthday is. Dec. 1

Ffth grade was ok. It was boring and somehow I still got good grades. But I still did not even dare to look at any boys because of my shattered heart. I won the science fair! And, I met a girl who will change my attitude forever.