Violet is three, and Violet has friends. It is very, very funny to watch three-year-olds have friends. It's funny when they don't understand each other. It's even funnier when they do. They're just learning how to behave in a socially appropriate manner, and they're not always very good at it. They are learning to be aware of others' opinions. They are learning to be aware of others' feelings. They are forgiving and empathetic. Sometimes they don't share very well, but sometimes they do. They bargain. They plan. They explain. They remember each other, and talk about their friends all the time. In short, three-year-old friends are very, very cute.
A lot of Violet's friends have been her friends for a long, long time. And this week, one of Violet's friends is moving to Northern California, which means that one of my friends is moving to Northern California. We said goodbye at a little pool playdate. We'll miss you Eunice, Lana, and Calista (and Peter!). 'Bye. *sniffle*
Lana: we will miss you!
Piper and Violet, ready to take a dip.
All three girls, posing as only three-year-olds can.
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