Friends

Recently, Lily has been talking more about her "friends". She has started asking about her friends when they are not around and identifying specifically who they are.

She has a best friend, Izzy, at daycare that she talks about quite often. Today on the way to daycare, she was telling me she was going to show Izzy her new Dora t-shirt! I have heard stories from her teachers of the two of them hanging out quite a bit and talking about their mommies. Of course, I love that! One story was from her morning teacher who said she and Izzy like to say things like..."My mommy would be so proud of me if......" or "My mommy is happy when I do...."- as if they are competing as to who can impress their mommy more!? I wish sometimes I could be a fly on the wall to hear what she says when I am not around....don't we all...

Lily also loves to see her friends Hannah and Madison at church on Sundays. When we are getting ready for church she will ask about them with excitement. They like to hold hands while walking to the car after church. It's very sweet to watch.

This past weekend, Lily was in heaven as there were about 7 or so kids to play with at Justin's company party at the lake. Holly (in pics. above) and Wyatt were there- two more of her favorite friends, as well as some others that she sees only once a year at the party. It sure doesn't take her long to warm up to any of them though! I know she gets that trait from her daddy. I only wish I had half of the confidence she does in making new friends. One of my favorite quotes of the weekend from Lily was "These are my girls!" introducing her friends of the weekend to others.

Lily has become quite the social butterfly. We hope she continues to make lots of new friends and develop some really good friendships along the way.