Famous Friends

Last summer when we drove to Georgia's school to look at the newly posted class lists, we found ourselves standing next to another mom and discovered our daughters were going to be in the same class.  We introduced ourselves and our girls, Olivia and Georgia.  Olivia's mom, Michelle commented that Olivia was being shy, that she was usually really outgoing, I laughed as I was thinking the same of Georgia.

Since that first meeting the girls have kindled a remarkable friendship, always funny and kind, supportive and outgoing.  It's the kind of friendship you want your kids to have.

Olivia is a smart girl, make that a really smart girl.  She excels in math and reading, has a sense of determination and focus that many kindergarteners lack.  Fortunately, she's also as silly as they come, whenever the girls are together they are giggling.

Earlier this year, I started picking Georgia and Olivia up at school on Thursdays.  I drive them to gymnastics where her mom and three younger siblings meet us.  The car rides are always a highlight for me, trying to overhear kindergarten recess gossip, the latest and greatest at school and of course the giggles.

A few weeks ago I picked up the girls on a warm day.  On the drive the windows were rolled down, wind blowing their hair and they stuck their hands out and began to wave.  In between giggles, Georgia said in a very grown up voice, waving to the trees, "hi trees, we're famous!"  They both laughed and said, "Ya, we're famous!"  Georgia went on, "like Taylor Swift!" Olivia replied, "and like Harriet Tubman!"

I could hardly contain my laughter.  This perfectly sums up Georgia and Olivia,

 Their first playdate

Silly girls this Spring

 

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