An Unexpected Invitation
Hazel's comment instantly brightened up the atmosphere at the table.
I gently patted her head. "If you're awesome, you won't have any trouble finding a boyfriend."
"Okay, I'll study harder," Hazel said, now with a clear goal and motivation.
My mom gave me a reproachful look. "Don't fill Hazel's head with that stuff. She's still so young."
I said calmly, "It's fine. She's more mature than most kids