It's difficult to say Lydia has a best friend...especially on a team with 8 girls all under the age of 7. And well, she's four. "Best" could mean whoever is into singing "Frozen" songs with her, who will share her toys or ice cream, or who has the best pool. Let's face it, four-year-olds don't really hide their friendship-standards.
But if we had to say who her best friend is, I would say Lily. Lydia would say that too.
And if there is anyone who is more different than Lydia, personality-wise, how she processes things, humor and interests...it might be Lily. These four-year-olds don't take ballet together anymore (soccer is more Lily's thing, while Lydia can't bear the thought of running around and possibly bumping into other people!), but Lily is willing to dress up and dance around the house with Lydia. Lydia is also considering the career path of "swim animal doctor" (Lily's future profession) just so they can go to college together.
And no, not everything is a metaphor, but these two remind me of their mommies. Maggie and I are just about as different in our personalities, our processing and interests...yet we give each other grace. OK, mostly Maggie gives....but here's the thing about true grace and true friendship: it's beautiful. It's not just letting the other person be different. It's not just tolerating. It's loving each other and being sharpened.
So, let's just say these little gals give each other grace, they love each other and if there is some giggling under the table...it's probably Lily and Lydia pretending they are princess zoo-keepers hiding from sea monsters.
But if we had to say who her best friend is, I would say Lily. Lydia would say that too.
And if there is anyone who is more different than Lydia, personality-wise, how she processes things, humor and interests...it might be Lily. These four-year-olds don't take ballet together anymore (soccer is more Lily's thing, while Lydia can't bear the thought of running around and possibly bumping into other people!), but Lily is willing to dress up and dance around the house with Lydia. Lydia is also considering the career path of "swim animal doctor" (Lily's future profession) just so they can go to college together.And no, not everything is a metaphor, but these two remind me of their mommies. Maggie and I are just about as different in our personalities, our processing and interests...yet we give each other grace. OK, mostly Maggie gives....but here's the thing about true grace and true friendship: it's beautiful. It's not just letting the other person be different. It's not just tolerating. It's loving each other and being sharpened.
So, let's just say these little gals give each other grace, they love each other and if there is some giggling under the table...it's probably Lily and Lydia pretending they are princess zoo-keepers hiding from sea monsters.
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