Today was a big day in the world of Boo, today Boo had her best friend from nursery over for a play date this afternoon. She’s been on play dates a few times, but this was the first time hosting.
Listening to Boo as I opened the front door and let them scamper in was priceless “This is my bedroom , and here’s the living room and the bathroom is here, and if you need a wee wee I will take you”- she was positively giddy with pride and happiness that she, Queen Boo of the Universe had a friend over to play.
The afternoon was delightful but rather uneventful; the usual cupcake decorating, dress up, jumping on beds and watching Disney – but that’s what was so lovely; watching them play it dawned on me… The art of friendship is timeless. No internet connection or latest must have toys just two little girls finding their way in the common play space and helping each other to love, learn, laugh and grow.
Also it’s another milestone and one that I was happy to see, no reluctance to see her become old enough for lasting friendships – but I’d be quite happy if we could slow it all down… No amount of prep will soften that my baby is four in less than four months!
Life seems so fast, I seek comfort in the ordinary moments; it’s almost as if I store them up in the memory bank for when life seems hectic or more often when Boo is ill and I’m questioning if she’ll ever be ‘ok’ – this afternoon shows she as normal as can be…
Towards the end of the social soiree for two, they sat me down (imagine what you will as to who was in charge for those five minutes, ha!) and asked when they could have a sleepover…WOAH hold your horses ladies, you need to ease me into this whole mummy to a big girl thing! Plus I’m quite content with kicking back and indulging in popcorn and Beauty and The Beast on a springy Monday afternoon.
