It is such a blessing to have friends. That is no different when you are a child. Growing up, I was lucky to have one good friend at any grade level. Homeschooling kids kind of isolates you as does having religious beliefs that are different than the majority.
Not that it makes any difference because we never really had many occasions in which children from other families would get together with us even when part of a church.
But I have made it a point to allow my children the chance to get together with others.
We alternate families and often get a few families at a time.
The girls wanted to have a sleepover so badly and we finally got it done last night. It has been a non-stop party. They had a tea party, watched a movie, slept in sleeping bags, played in the sprinkler, and ate a picnic on the porch.
Of course Caleb joined in as well. It is hard being the only boy in the family and one of few in the people we know. But he does fairly well considering.
When we get together with other families, he has boys to hang out with, so gladly, he is not left out.
I was an only child until I was 11. At least Caleb has sisters. I only had neighbor cousins that I could visit, but tried not to overwhelm my welcome. GE
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were 11 years older than your brother.
DeleteSOmetimes you can be a middle child and feel like an only child. When there are siblings all around you, but they are paired with another sibling, the left out feeling is something that scars yu for life. Always inportant to include everyone, or have special parent child time with the solo one.
ReplyDeleteI agree. The girls often try to push Caleb away, but I have to remind them he has no one. I know they get frustrated because he can be kind of crazy, but on the other hand, when he behaves, they don't have much issue.
DeleteIt is, and you are included!
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