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Clubs 10.31

October 31, 2007

Do you ever feel like there is a parenting club and because you're not in it that you get discluded by friends who are parents?  Like the friends you have will litterally ditch you to hang out with other parents because they have more in common with one another?

 

Lately I'm coming to find that with one of my friends.  Her children are my godchildren and we've known each other for sixteen years now.  She was the matron of honor in my wedding, and when she lived near here we were VERY close.  She moved about two years ago to a town about an hour south of me, and for a while we would travel down there at least once a month to see them and just hang out.

 

A few weeks ago she was in our area and wanted to drop some stuff off for my neice.  While appreciated, I really just wanted to see them and spend some time together!  I asked how long it would be til they arrived (we weren't home) and she said "don't worry about it, we're going to Natalie's house" (changed names for protective purposes).  Well, the girl she was going to see is another parent with a child their childrens age.  The thing that sux, is that the girl, lives about three or four blocks from me.  Not just in the same town, but in the same SUBDIVISION!  And... while I didn't say anything (cause what really can you say?) it was very hurtful to me. 

 

And... I really feel because of it, it's put a rift into our friendship.  As in, I don't desire to hear about her or the kids as much as I once did, and really... it just hurts to even think or deal with the situation.  I dunno if it's me being overly emotional or what... but regardless... (good seguey coming) I feel like I'm the last one standing in this world of children.

So... today was halloween... and I dressed up like a pimp...

 

I should have kept the costume on while I was at walmart during my lunch today!  I ran into my old friend's mother.  My friend got married just about a year ago (next month).  She asked how things were on my end, and I said "great!  how's G?"  She told me that he and his wife are expecting their first in December.

Wow.  ...married for a few months and pregnant?!  ...hmm.  Maybe if I was wearing my get up, I wouldn't have been spotted by her and I wouldn't have heard it.  Oh well, all the best to them... hope they enjoy their little one!

 

Well, it's 7pm and no more trick or treaters are expected... I think I had eighteen.  ...and five bags of candy.  Whatta waste!

Til next time folks...



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