To My Friend at the Play Date

To my friend at the play date....

...I am so sorry that I never get a chance to be fully present.  We used to be able to talk about everything, each taking our own turn at giving advice and taking it.  Now, our lives are different with these beautiful little ones consuming each and every happy and sad moment.  But within each moment are small moments that can still be filled...

....please don't stop telling me your stories.  Funny, sad, embarrassing, I want to hear it!  Even though we have been interrupted for the uptenth time, I REALLY want to hear it.  One thing that makes me so sad after a play date is how many stories I realized were just left hanging and I didn't get each important tidbit.  So please, don't stop telling the story because I REALLY want to hear it.  I want to know what is going on with you.

...I apologize for texting you one million questions right after seeing you.  But yet again, those little gems interrupted us with hunger pains, and yelling, and needed snuggles that I forgot to ask you the questions I had bulleted in my notes app on my phone...don't judge, I've been waiting to ask you these questions and not text you over and over BEFORE the play date because I knew I would see you...and surely we'd have time to talk?!?!?!

...please excuse my loud, interrupting yelling between our meaningful conversation because my child needs to be put in check...I really am sorry for yelling in your ear.

...feel free to push me out the door when you need to because I am keeping the adult interaction as long as I can get it.  Sometimes I over stay my welcome;)

...please excuse my stench because I didn't have time to shower this morning...or yesterday...wait, how long has it been?  Either way, I'm sorry.  I know I brushed my teeth.

...I apologize for only bringing chips to add to the lunch for our play date, but I haven't been to the grovery yet, ok?!?!?!


...please know that I love and cherish our friendship.  My time is not as "open" as it used to be so the time I spend with people is precious to me.  If I didn't want to see you, I wouldn't because I just don't have the time anymore for b.s.  That being said, I have less time to coordinate seeing you, but take heart, I REALLY WANT to.  So, know that I really want to be with you even if I haven't seen you in a while.  And know that my time with you is AWESOME and I want more of it!  Does that make sense?

...please continue to be my friend...please...I need you...obviously...

So, when's the next play date?

Comments

  1. Julie EJuly 31, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    Ahhhh....so true. Someday we will be able to finish stories and not clean up spills!!! But, let's have a play date next week!!! I love you!!!

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  2. CherylApril 27, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    so so good. love you so much Elly.

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