Oh she has lots and lots (and LOTS) of friends she loves and adores with all her heart. But they have all been pretty 'directed' if you know what I mean. Cuz really, how much choice is actually involved in becoming friends with all your mom and dad's friends kids? Up until pre-school they were the only ones she'd ever met! :)
Anyway, enter Olivia. We did not know Olivia prior to pre-school. We had never met her parents (although we have now and enjoy them immensely - guess the friend 'directing' goes both ways!) and outside of the girls winding up in the same class, our paths would have never crossed. But Macy and Olivia somehow caught each other's eyes when they started preschool in September and by the time Ryan came home from the class pumpkin patch field trip with Macy in October, he was reporting a clear 'best friend' that Macy held hands with the entire day. Olivia.
Every time I pick Macy up after school we have to wait for Olivia's mom so we can all walk to the parking lot together. And if I'm running late (which NEVER happens, right?) then Olivia and her mom are waiting there patiently for us! The girls simply adore each other and when I volunteered in their class the other day it became clear why. Talk about two peas in a pod. They have the same slightly timid demeanor; it gives way to silliness when they are comfortable, but in the preschool setting, it seems to linger just enough to make them the 'quiet ones' in the class. I was relieved not to see any traces of the 'mean girl' kind of best friend-exclusive stuff going on, i think they just find safety and confidence in each other and it is sweet to watch their little friendship grow.
Not that Macy understands any of my ultra analytical insights, mind you. Nope.
Awhile back I was asking her about her different friends from class (trying to figure out what makes a kid like one four year old over another four year old). After telling me how Hannah C was funny and Ava Rose was nice, I asked her:
"And can you tell me about Olivia, why do you like her so much?"
Her very thoughtful and heartfelt reply:
"Because she's sooo cute. She looks like me! And I looove her name!"
Ah, the important things!
OH, and finally, I should mention that Macy now tells everyone (her teacher, dance class instructor, strangers in the grocery store) about the two babies in my belly. She also tells them what their names are (which is funny since we don't even know WHAT they are yet!) But for the record, according to Macy these babies names are Jack and you guessed it, Olivia.
4 comments:
I remember my best friend from the preschool days. Her name was Julie and I also told everyone that my sister would be named Julie (not that my mom knew what she was having). Ironically, she did have a girl and my parents had picked out the name Julie. I was thrilled. By the way, we'll be in your neck of the woods visiting Eddie and Ellie this weekend. Maybe we'll see you guys.
I love the innocence Macy has! And I think Jack and Olivia are great names. I really can't wait to find out what you are having though. Good friends are timeless, as the two of us know!
Katie! I happened upon your blog from Missies’ and thought I'd say hi. You have a beautiful family; you're daughter looks exactly like you! Congratulations on your upcoming arrivals!
Sarah
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