Haircuts, Death Rays, and Thor

Timmy had a day off of school today, so he and I decided to drive to the next town over to do some shopping, and errand running, and movie watching, and eating together.  A mom-son date with a fifth grade boy is always an adventure... here are some of the highlights:

• Me: "Tim, can you think of anything we need at the store?"  Tim: "Hmmm, a death ray!"  Me: "What?!"  Tim: "Don't worry, Mom, I would only use it to catch fish."
• Me: "Should we eat at the Olive Garden for lunch?"  Tim: "Ooooh, yeah!  All the soup I can eat!  I hope that Thor is there."  Me: "Who is Thor?!"  Tim: "You know, the guy who says, 'I AM THE SON OF ODEN'"  Me: "Friend of yours?"  Tim: "Oh yeah, we go way back."  *smirks* "Mom, you are so weird."  Me:  "I am so weird????"  "Why would Thor be at the Olive Garden anyway?"  Tim: "Why wouldn't he be?"
  
• After lunch at the Olive Garden, Tim made a comment that he was excited that he'd be taking the PSSA tests in Williamsport this year because some of his friends would be there.  He listed off their names (mostly girls), and said it would be "good to start a relationship."  I knew he meant it innocently, but I teased him that 10 years old was a little early to start a relationship and asked him when he expected to get married.  "Twelve," he joked.  I showed my displeasure by eating both of the Andes mints the waitress brought.  HA, that will teach him!
• We went to the theatre to see Journey 2 and it was closed.. weird.  We drove across town to the other movie theatre in town and they were sold out!  Such is life.
• We went to Barnes and Noble and Timmy chose a book in one minute flat.  Fastest. Trip. To. A. Bookstore. EVER.
• We went to the grocery store and he sat in the car and read half the book while I shopped.  I told him to call 911 if anyone reached in the car window and tried to grab him.  He looked at me to see if I was kidding, then rolled the window up so no hands could reach in... just in case.  :)
• We went to the mall and I had to convince him that he COULD in fact get his hair cut in a mall salon and he wouldn't leave looking like a girl.  He told the stylist that he didn't want any gel in his hair, but when he got home he asked if I would spike it for him.  (I love this kid.)
• We bought him some new tennis shoes.  They are black and grey with NEON GREEN.  He kept checking with me to make sure I liked them and he was thrilled when he found out they were on sale.  (I've taught him well.)
• We ran in to two of his friends in different places around town. he went out of his way to say hello to them.  (I really love this kid.)
• We got home and he helped me unload the car without being asked.  

Pretty great date if you ask me.