...at being REALLY embarrassed by this ?

[nospringchicken]

It's quite funny in a way, but I have taken myself by surprise by developing a crush - yes that melting feeling you got at 15 or 16 when the object of your desire entered your line of vision.

But I'm a happily married mother of 4 approaching her mid forties and my object is a dad from one of the dcs schools.

It's got to the stage where I don't know whether to hope he'll be there at pick up, or to hope he won't in case I blush or say something stupid just because he's there.

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...but a little bit too...

had it happen. It does wear off if you just keep telling yourself that. But is a bit fluttery while it lasts. And rather unexpected.

How long did it take for yours to wear off ?

unreasonable to be embarrassed?

umm, maybe a bit - developing a crush is quite normal isn't it?

Oh just enjoy it. ANd go and read that thread about how the object of one's crush will sooner or later do something like fart loudly and sniff with a pleased expression, or reveal himself to have every Cliff Richard record ever made, or turn up with a big bogey hanging out of his nose, and your crush will evaporate

Something to make your day a little bit brighter. Bet you are dressing up for the school run

Must confess i was glad i looked a bit more presentable than normal when he was there yesterday .

You are right, I shall enjoy it while it lasts; maybe he'll turn up with a terrible haircut or a Val Doonican jumper one day soon.