Alli and Lydia

Allison and Lydia have become fast friends. I think this is great. When I was growing up, I had my first friend that I remember doing things with. Actually, we did everything together. She was more like a sister than just a friend. And I am so grateful to have had her in my life. I can call on her today for just about anything. And then there are the friends that came later. I was a little confused at times in my choice for friends, but in the long run your true friends remain true. And, even if you don't talk to them for six months, the second you do, it is just like picking right back up where you left off. I am so thankful to have friends who have kids the same age as Alli and Zachary. It is so much fun to hang out with our friends and know that the kids are having a good time, too. When I was growing up, my mom was so much older than the parents of my friends that this wasn't the case. I take comfort in knowing that I KNOW the parents of the children my children will be spending the night with. It is amazing the things that are going on in this crazy world and I am so glad that we are friends with good, Christian families who have the same beliefs that we have. Actually, Lydia stayed all night with us last night. The girls had a great time applying make-up, playing dress up, and singing. Then they played baby dolls in the little house area that is set up behind our couch. When I was little, one of my mom's friends had a place behind her couch that was set up like a playhouse and that was one of my favorite places to play when I was little. I love those memories. So, I was hoping to create the same kind of memories for my kids. I am a little nostalgic. That is all. This is just some ramblings.