Yesterday I wrote about how M3 hasn't made any friends in summer camp. I KNOW it has only been 2 days but to a 5 year old it seems like an eternity! Anyways, I am concerned that she will have difficulty making friends in grade 1 and I remembered how M2 had a similar problem. I just hope I have the same patience I had with M2 - That I will remember to gently encourage her to take an initiative with other children, keep reminding her to be kind and friendly, and let her take her time.
Then I thought about M1 & I realized she never had this problem. Not because she is particularly outgoing or friendly. The word I use to describe all 3 of my children are "reserved". They watch, listen and tread slowly and carefully in any unfamiliar situations. But M1 was very lucky. She met a boy in Junior Kindergarten - on the first day of school. And they've been best friends since.
Yes, I know friendships come and go. I've lost few friends over the years myself. But I also have friendships that have lasted 20-30+ years which are still going strong today. It truly is a blessing to have people in your life that have shared past happiness & achievements, and even sadness & loss.
I hope my daughters will be lucky enough to have friendships that will last a lifetime.
Y.C.
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