"Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it’s all over."
-Gloria Naylor in The Women of Brewster's Place
I'm at a point in my life where I am re-evaluating relationships I have in my life. There are some friends who are unable to be supportive of you and the decisions you make for whatever reason. I think I'm a great friend to people. I haven't always been that way- often thinking of how their decisions would impact me, not always seeing value in their decisions, and second guessing them at every turn. However over the years I have learned that being a friend, a real friend, means supporting someone and being there for them. I'm trimming people from my life who are unable to do this for me. Reciprocity is important.
On the mommy front- Dyl and her Paw Paw are going to a father daughter dance this weekend. She's so excited to be going to a special place with her Paw Paw. They are going with our neighbors who Dylan adores. I'm thrilled that she is going and even more so that my dad is as excited as Dyl is- probably more. As much as it pains me that Dyl's dad can't do these things with her I'm happy that there is someone in her life who relishes the opportunity to do these things with her.
She has requested a pink dress and noisy shoes. That girl is easy to please :)
