I got a text from a friend this morning that the first day of school was like Christmas, I couldn’t agree more. The kids are excited (well for at least one day) and the parents just want some peace. As I was busy getting the girls ready, it dawned on me I was celebrating a few 10’s. 10 years at my house, 10 years at our little community elementary school, and a 10 year friendship. When we moved here, Cassidy was in grade 2. She cried on the first day, she was all alone. I cried too, thinking I was so mean. I had debated driving her back to the old neighborhood to prevent any further childhood trauma. It was a long day waiting to pick her up, anticipating a long tragic story about how she felt abandoned. Of course, when she found me in the playground she announced she had a “new best friend”. She couldn’t remember her name, only that she had really pretty hair. I love how children instantly make new best friends. This was our Mary. She is still one of Cassidy’s best friends, my daughter #5 and the most important 10 celebration today. These two are lucky to be able to look back and to have shared most of their childhood memories with each other. Happy anniversary girls, cherish your friendship.
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