Oh, No, She Didn't!!!

I just thought I'd toss a little tidbit your way regarding the two love birds....Brittany and Andrew (cough, cough). WELL, there was a football game at their high school on Friday night and, of course, Andrew wanted Brittany to go. His exact words to her were, "Let's make a date out of it." Now, being a female, Brittany made the assumption that DATE meant he'd pick her up and take her out to dinner. Duh?

After she got home on Friday afternoon following cross country practice, I asked what her plans were with Andrew. She gave me a disgusted look and informed me that she was going out to dinner with us as a family, then Andrew was going to pick her up and take her to the game. She was so bummed that he didn't offer to take her to dinner. The last time was on the night of the homecoming dance, and to be honest, I think it was more out of obligation than anything. They haven't gone out on a REAL DATE in a long time.

I advised Brittany to ask Andrew what was going on. He explained to her that his family was going through some financial difficulties right now. This was news to us both. I mean, for homecoming, Andrew went out with Brittany and picked out a dress shirt and tie for homecoming at the Men's Wearhouse. He went back with his mom and she bought them for him. The shirt was $50 and the tie was $40. I'm sorry, but I could have easily purchased both items for about $50 or less. I'm one mean bargain hunter!

Then, to make it all even more confusing, Andrew told Brittany that his mom took his brothers to a movie on Friday night and that the whole family (5) ate dinner last night at Red Lobster. Huh?

Trust me, I understand about financial difficulties, especially with the way the economy is headed...BUT, it seems like a double standard. Oh, and what really got me is that Andrew's mom told him that Brittany needs to start paying for half of the check whenever they do eat out. Say WHAT? She went on to say that, "She needs to stop acting like a princess."

Hold on there, Missy! I know I'm their mom and all, but my daughters are very grounded and they are far from being prima dona's who expect the best of everything. In fact, Brittany has told Andrew many times that she isn't the type who has to go to pricey restaurants. She'd much rather eat chicken wings at Buffalo's, than to eat at a stuffy la-tee-da restaurant.

I'm sorry, but that got my dander up a bit. What both Chris and I think is that Andrew's had Brittany on his arm, so to speak, for over a year now and he feels no need to do anything to impress her or make her feel special. We, girls, never tire of being treated with thoughtfulness and consideration. Am I right here? What are we going to do about that boy...AND his mom?! :)