Out of all of our college friends, Brian and I are the only ones that has a child. Which is hard to believe, but it is true. We do have friends ( from grade school and high school ) that have kids, but for some reason, we do not see those friends as often as we like. Which is strange, because shouldn't it be reversed? You would think that we would see the friends with the kids more so our kids can play together. Shouldn't we be those parents that just relax with a cup of coffee while our children color together?
The times that Brian and I have had get togethers at the house, Jack has been the only kid there. I like it. I like that the adults will be gathered at the kitchen, talking and Jack can come in and say something to someone and then walk away to the next room. No big deal. Jack keeps himself well entertained. And in fact likes that they are more people that he can talk to.
I also love that our friends have become the type of friends that do not shy away from our child. There are people who when they see a kid, they have no idea on what to say or do with them. And won't pay attention to them. Not our friends. They play with him, ask him questions. pay him attention. I have always said that Jack is a type of person that if you try to get to know him, he will talk to you, and not shy away from you.
The times that Brian and I have had get togethers at the house, Jack has been the only kid there. I like it. I like that the adults will be gathered at the kitchen, talking and Jack can come in and say something to someone and then walk away to the next room. No big deal. Jack keeps himself well entertained. And in fact likes that they are more people that he can talk to.
I also love that our friends have become the type of friends that do not shy away from our child. There are people who when they see a kid, they have no idea on what to say or do with them. And won't pay attention to them. Not our friends. They play with him, ask him questions. pay him attention. I have always said that Jack is a type of person that if you try to get to know him, he will talk to you, and not shy away from you.
Our friends have made sure to let us know that Brian and I are the exact same people that would once go to Billy Goats with them. Now we are a couple that has a little person that depends on them. And that is alright. I don't think we have changed. Just our availability a bit.
So thanks to all the "PJ" friends....for coming out our way every now and then. And making Brian and I feel that even though we are parents, we are still the same people that can have some Malort in the house.
So thanks to all the "PJ" friends....for coming out our way every now and then. And making Brian and I feel that even though we are parents, we are still the same people that can have some Malort in the house.
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By the way, thanks for this. You guys are amazing.
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