I am a mother who worries very much about the social aspect of my children’s lives. I’m not really sure why though. I was never the popular kid in school, but I never wanted to be. Everyone talks about high school like it was some traumatic event. I thought it was fine. I was who I was and I was ok with it. I hope that my kids will be the same way. Despite that wish, I work hard to try and help them build their friendships. I am very lucky to live on a great block with great families and to have people not on my block with great kids who are willing to drive over. So on this Friday, like other Fridays, I have the benefit of having 7 kids at my house after school. The neighbors think I’m crazy, but it genuinely works for me and I love starting the weekend with a play date. So 7 kids sitting at my table for dinner brings me profound joy. I’m so glad that they have friends and that their friend’s parents are comfortable enough with me to leave their kids for a play date. This brings me joy.
Just as a side note, the pic only shows the boys. The girls were “busy” when I called them for dinner. When everyone was finally sitting at the table, they played telephone. It amazes me that they somehow learned to play a game that I played in elementary school. Maybe some things don’t change.
Joyful Mama 