3 women

I spent time with three of my friend this week. On Monday, I spent time with the newest friend. Although I feel like I have known here forever. I met her and things in my life sorta started to fall apart (I promise I don't blame her for any of it!). She stuck by me. She has called, sent flowers, and watched my kids. She has made us meals and offered to clean our house. She is wonderful and kind and makes me want to be a better person.

Wednesday was my middle friend's birthday. She and I met at work. She was newly engaged and I had just moved in with Brett. We got married a year apart and started our families around the same time. Our kids have grown up together. We have been through a lot together. Deaths of parents, births of babies, and the cleaning up of middle school showers after a MS 150. You never know how close you are to someone until you have picked up pubic hair covered soap with them. She is sarcastic and funny and shares my passion for baking.

And Thursday was spent with the one I have know the longest. College was a wild time, and that is where we met. She knows more about me than Brett does. The 3 times I have been to see male strippers have been with her. She has a new marriage and a new baby and she is full of life. She has a passion for children and she loves kettle chips and she is so thoughtful.

The best part about these three is that they remind me that I am still the same inside. It is easy with all of them. And I love them all. During this time, it has been very easy to hide. I can say I need to stay home because I am too tired. It is hard to take my kids (especially Isaac) places by myself. These women won't let me hide. I am so lucky to have them by my side. This week, I did not feel alone.