Last night I was telling Jessica stories before bed. She says, "Mommy, tell me a story about a little girl who is sad because she doesn't have any friends and she live in [the city we live in]." That broke my heart! She had lots of kids her age that we'd get together with before we moved, but it's just slim pickings here. I guess it's my sign that the couple of phone calls to other moms that I've made just won't cut it. Poor girl needs some playmates. Any ideas on places other than church to meet other kids? We go to the park and all, but those are just kind of short-term friendships. Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have something to report.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A Friend for Jessica
Last night I was telling Jessica stories before bed. She says, "Mommy, tell me a story about a little girl who is sad because she doesn't have any friends and she live in [the city we live in]." That broke my heart! She had lots of kids her age that we'd get together with before we moved, but it's just slim pickings here. I guess it's my sign that the couple of phone calls to other moms that I've made just won't cut it. Poor girl needs some playmates. Any ideas on places other than church to meet other kids? We go to the park and all, but those are just kind of short-term friendships. Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have something to report.
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So sad! I know its a long time for a 2 year old, but just another month and a half, and Troy will be there.
Is there a commmunity dance or gymnastics class you could put her in? Emma was about that age when I put her in dance. She didn't do a whole lot but it gave her somewhere to go and feel pretty and special... and of course, make friends.
Does your ward not have many kids her age?
There are a few kids her age in the ward and I've contacted some of them already, it just hasn't worked out so far. There's a 3 year old dance class that starts this fall that I'm going to get her in. So yeah, it'll work out.
Oh, I feel ya on this one...there are literally NO little girls that are Azure's age in our ward and only one little boy who is a huge bully and not nice. The girls closest to her age are either 5 or 18 months. She was soooooooo sad to leave our last ward. It's a hard thing. Fortunately the older girls in the ward have taken her under their wing at church but as far as playdates go...nothing. :(
Dance class is a great idea though!
The picture is breaking my heart, poor little girl. I know that with all the friends that Jared has, his favorite is his cousin, Nathan. Talks about him all the time and can't wait for the next time he gets to see him. Makes all the difference in the world to have someone. Good luck Jessica!
Someone in our ward recommended a yahoo group, Peachhead@yahoo.com and then ask for a local group for your area. You can ask for recommendations for pediatricians, dentists, playgroups for whatever age, classes available for pre-schoolers in your area, put out ads for used stuff - basically any information mom's want help with from other mom's. I found my new housekeeper, who is amazing, on the group and I've seen lots of good things on it, even people I know selling stuff. I don't know if they have something in your area, but it's worth a try to put a smile on that sweet little face!
Oh my gosh -- poor little Jessica! That's a sign for her dad to take the California bar exam and bring that child closer to Grandma! There are TONS of little girls here in our ward.
I'm a member of Mothers and More, but there doesn't appear to be a chapter near you. Go figure :)
There is, however, a group called MOMS that might get you meeting more families of small children. Just Google "MOMS" with your city name and check it out.
So sad! We wish we could play!
We miss you! I told Molly what Jessica said, and she said, "Troy can go live with her in Idaho Falls!" We're sad to see Troy going too, but we're glad Jessica will have a friend again! Love to you all.
I would suggest going to a ton of fun story times at Barnes and Noble and Borders and stuff and look for moms with similarly aged kids. Good luck. What a bummer!! SD was great huh!!
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