We had a big party at PaPa's house. All the family was on hand, and daughter was allowed to invite a few friends. It began with just three friends, but ended up as five.
I believe she learned a valuable lesson about friendship during the whole birthday invitation process. First she had to decide which three girls (her closest friends) would be invited. After inviting these three, she got to thinking. There is one girl in her class who has always been a friend, but for some reason, this little girl has found herself on the "outside" of the class friendship circles. She really has felt left out and lost. So, after some discussion, my daughter said she really needed to invite this friend. So she did.
Then, there is another friend. She has always been close to my daughter, but definitely is part of a different crowd. You know, those popular cool girls who seem to have it all. Well, she has always come to my daughter's birthday parties. And my daughter said she is still her friend, will always be her friend, no matter what. So, she gets invited too.
So, at this small family birthday party, we also had 5 of my daughter's closest friends. Wouldn't have it any other way!
What's a great book about friendship? Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass. Great lesson in becoming friends with those who may be different than yourself, and learning to be a better friend. Important book for tweens, but everyone could read this book and enjoy its gentle humor.
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