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RE: O Christmas Tree by Market Friday

in Market Friday3 years ago

Beautiful shots! I just realized today that I was not following you. I don't really know how that is possible since we have interacted so many times over the years, but I quickly resolved it. I understand what you are saying about your friends and acquaintances. That's pretty much me with all of my friends right now. I think a lot of it for me has to do with the fact that my wife and I don't have kids and a lot of our friends do. We realize we need to take a step back and let them do the family thing for a while before we can get together again. We'd never expect to take precedence over their kids etc. It's a fine line to walk.

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It is, but, don't make yourself a stranger. I can remember when my kids were smaller, I was good friends with couples who did not have kids. On the ones that were really close to me, I (sort of) created an aunt/uncle role for them and it was great for them and us. They still wanted to be part of our family and I wanted them. It is a hard place to be, but, there is room in there somewhere. I have to say that you are exceptionally cognizant of it, most people are not.

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your words. It is always a pleasure to see you!

#MarketFriday loves you!

Yes, we have some friends whose kids we have co-opted as niece and nephew. We go camping with them most of the summer. Have a great weekend.