'All of a sudden I was being thrown into a multitude of social situations with adults that had been picked for me by my kids.'
I remember being a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding when my oldest son was six months old. His routine dictated my entire event schedule. I snuck out before my hair was done, took a feeding break between the ceremony and cocktail hour, and called it a night far earlier than I otherwise would have. It wasn’t the first time my child’s schedule and preferences ruled my choices, and it certainly wouldn’t be the last.
It started in elementary school. My oldest son started spending his days with a classroom full of strangers and making friends with kids whose parents I didn’t know. These friendships led toinvites, playdates, and meetups, many of which I was also asked to attend. The calendar filled up. Like so many other parents, my weekends are now spent sitting in the bleachers, socializing with a group of people determined by my kids’ decisions. Sometimes it’s a little strained, with clashing personalities and differing values. Other times real, natural friendships develop. Ones that lead to post-game pizzas, nights by the fire, and afternoon pool parties. And just like that I now have an additional social network that I never expected.
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