friends

M's friend in the neighborhood is awesome.  When we're out and about she is always open to meeting and including other kids.  Her mom told me that when she was in 1st grade a little girl claimed her as best friend and tried to keep her from playing with other kids.  So PF spoke up for herself from a young age and said she was happy to be friends but was still going to have other friends.

I am so impressed by this because it is so healthy to be open to other friends.  It is also very kind to include everyone in your friendship.  There are times in life for monogamy and keeping confidences.  Friendship should be about including.

We've been able to bring a girl to the Wednesday night activities the last two weeks.  I tell M and lP that their job is to include and help with communication.  This girl can be a great friend, if they try. 

I'm so glad when my children include others.  I want for them to understand that they are in a position of privilege, being able to hear, sign, read, walk, have an intact family, and they have the gospel.  When they focus on including others, they will hopefully not have time to feel like nobody is including them.  It's their job! 

You can only control yourself and if you want to have friends, be a friend.