Saturday #31: Reconnecting with old friends!! :)
Being a mom can feel isolating at times. Most of my time is spent being in charge – and the time I get to spend with peers is limited – but it doesn’t have to be a lonely experience!
Since having Troy, I’ve made a lot of terrific friends – from the fellow mommies in my exercise group to the awesome ladies I’ve met through blogging – but I’ve missed some of my friends from college. Thankfully, San Diego is only a two-hour drive from us, and last weekend, I got to reconnect with a few of my closest buddies from the old days!
First, we had brunch with Neill and his mom Kate! We have known each other since we were in eighth grade, and it’s such a blessing that we are not only still in each others lives, but that we can reconnect! We had fun chatting and catching up, and Chris and I introduced Neill and Kate to “The Honest Toddler” (funniest blog on the Internet). Everyone agreed that HT is hilarious. We had a great time!
Then, we attended Veronica’s birthday party! Vero and I met in college, became fast friends, and later, roommates! She’s a sweet, bubbly person that has a knack for making people smile! She’s married now, and thinking about kids, so she spent some time holding Troy – and he got so excited, he spit up all over her! She was very sweet about it, which just goes to show that if she and her husband Brian do have kids someday, she’ll be a great mom!
After a few hours, Troy started getting tired, and we’ve learned our lesson about keeping Troy out past his “fussy” time, so we headed home. It was wonderful getting together, and I just hope we don’t wait so long for the next time!
Do you have old friends you are still close to?
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Mom and I had such a nice time with you, Chris, and Troy this weekend! We definitely must do it all again soon. And Troy is such a well-behaved baby … I was duly impressed
It helps that he has a wonderful mom and dad!
Big hugs,
Neill
Thank you Neill!!
We had a great time too – you guys are the best! 
I am envious. That looks like you had an amazing time. It so points out the importance and joys of spending time with family and friends.
Absolutely! Nothing more important than making time for friends and family!
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aw looks so fun and happy!
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Thanks for visiting and the sweet comment. Happy to be following back! We, too, have learned our lesson about staying up/out past “fussy” time, so I’m off to check out your post…
Great post. Friends that you have had for a long time are so important. I feel that they really “get” you and know the history behind you and your decisions/personality.
I have a few close friends that I have had for a very long time. I went to CrossFit with one of my friends from elementary school today!
Very cool! I hear CrossFit is tough too – good for you guys!!
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good for you!! sounds like a wonderful time for all of you!! I am going to see some old time friends tomorrow…it will be just like we saw each other yesterday..
That’s awesome! I find the same thing – time can pass, but when you get together again, you can pick right back up where you left off!
I think most new mom’s would agree that having a new baby is so isolating. I’m so glad you got to visit with some friends. It’s so important to have a support network!
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Found you through Naptime Review—love old friends but I live SO far from everyone I know. I grew up in the Midwest and landed right outside NYC so when I do see them, it’s such a treasured time! Hope you stop by our blog, http://www.thechirpingmoms.com! Looking forward to reading more!
-Julie
Awesome Julie! Thanks for stopping by!
We had such a great time catching up with you guys!! It had been way tooo long!! We are so glad we were able to finally meet Troy!! I really enjoyed playing with him he was such a happy baby! Lets plan another day soon to get together!!
Miss you!
Veronica
We had a great time too!
Hope to see you soon!
How nice! Looks like you had an amazing day!
It was a lot of fun!
Yes I love my friends! Just wish I had more time to see them! Luckily some can connect with social media and that is a good thing. Nothing beats face to fact. Glad you had a chance to visit with your BFFS!
Social media has been great to stay connected with people, but you’re right – nothing beats face to face!