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Cassidy didn't come over today as plan, she had other plans. Yes, she had a play date today. Her best friend, Gabby, was coming over to play. I hope Cassidy is not to rough on her today. Cassidy is small but mighty. I see a tomboy already. That means I have to work extra hard on girly things. I make sure she has dolls, tea sets and pink everything.
I'm all for the play dates. I feel it's important. After all, she needs to develop her social skills. You know, pretty soon she'll be in pre-school. She needs to know how to share and how not to bite. How to play nice. It's rough out there in the real world and I want her to be a leader. Yes, you hear right. I want her to have confidence. I must of not had many play dates as a child. I was afraid of everything and everyone. The quiet one. I blended into the wall. I wanted to fit in more but I was just to shy. Well, let me tell you. If I don't talk now it's because I don't want to. I'm still not a leader and that's okay but I carry an attitude in my back pocket just in case I need it. I have no problem whipping it out if you cross me the wrong way. Of course, I had to learn the hard way. It cost me a lot of tears. It was on the job training for me.
Don't get me wrong I still have a very sensitive side to me. I still follow my heart way to much. I know I am a safe haven for a lot of people. I would not change that for the world but the Italian/Irish girl comes shinning through when needed.
Getting back to Cassidy and her play date today. I hope she shares and I hope she doesn't bite or push to hard. She really must learn to get along and compromise. At least every now and then!