Teaching Friendship

One of the gifts we can give our children is to model friendship. Unfortunately, in our too-busy world, the parents' friendships can be a low priority. We are sure to take our children to see their friends and to have playdates, but how often do we make OUR friendships a priority?

SuperDaddy has been best mates with Uncle D since grade school, that's over 25 years. Uncle D spends many weekends here, babysits our kids in a pinch, and has helped us out in numerous ways. When SuperDaddy is out of town, Uncle D calls or stops by to check on us, how cool is that!? SuperDaddy and Uncle D's friendship teaches our kids about loyalty and fun and to appreciate the differences in people. That's good stuff.

My bestie A and I don't get as much one-on-one time as we'd like. We each have hubbies and families to care for, and often see each other while taking all of the kids swimming or for an outing. We do talk on the phone most days, sometimes several times a day, and keep up with emails too. But after 15 years of friendship, she's a big part of my life. Our friendship teaches our children (hers and mine) about caring in action, thoughtfulness, and that friends are family too.

In writing this post, I'm hoping some of you will remember your friendships and maybe relish some time with your best mate. I'm reminding myself too, by the way...