The part that makes me sentimental was watching our daughters play together. Her daughter is older than mine and up until now, Pk was just too little for them to really play. Yesterday, by the time we finished supper, they were good friends and there was a good hour of them playing in Pk's room and running up and down the hallway, laughing their fool heads off - Pk pushing her stuffies in her stroller and G pushing her doggies in Pk's dump truck. Knowing how much this friend has meant in my life, I ADORE the idea that our daughters can be friends, too. G is just that much older than Pk that she is a perfect candidate for a little bit of hero worship for Pk and I can't think of a better candidate. She's confident, charming, outgoing, bright and kind. I don't see any traces of the "mean girl" in her.
I hope this continues - her mother's friendship has been such a gift to me, I would love Pk to enjoy that same gift!
I know, I was so happy to be able to say to PP on the way that Pk was probably big enough for them to really play together now, and to see it happening. Not only does it mean we can really spend time together more, but it means that while she's always looked forward to visits with you, she has a friend to look forward to now, too.
ReplyDeleteShe had a great time with your mom, too, and I love the idea that she will grow up as fond of your family as I am.
I only wish we were closer and/or life was less busy, so we could do it more often!