tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798642294393088246.post8766293057668595965..comments2018-12-12T08:39:54.996-05:00Comments on Monkee and The Bee: I need a friend...Monkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518132279897702702noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798642294393088246.post-49170685692290822732010-09-09T12:40:04.463-04:002010-09-09T12:40:04.463-04:00You aren't their biological mom, but you get t...You aren't their biological mom, but you get to be their step-mom, and that is a great role, too. I am a therapist for adolescents, and sometimes in family therapy, the step-parents are the adult closest to the kid - just for the fact that they aren't biologically related. So wear your step-mom role with pride!<br /><br />But I feel you on the friend thing, too. It's so much harder to make friends when we grow up. I have made a lot of friends through church, so that helps.Amanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18068828462736660365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798642294393088246.post-21620618161467155952010-09-09T11:50:42.359-04:002010-09-09T11:50:42.359-04:00Oh, Kitty, I feel for you there...There is always ...Oh, Kitty, I feel for you there...There is always so much to do as a mom (and even though you are not their biological mom, that is the role you have). It is so hard to keep up. There is satisfaction in getting things done for your family, and getting caught up, but that is so different from the satisfaction you get because you are doing something that is personally fulfilling. I think (for what it's worth) pursuing photography would be something perfect for you. You are really good at it, and it is a perfect hobby to fit in with family life. You have excellent subjects and you are capturing memories...its all good. (My hobby is taking pictures and my blog, and while I enjoy it partly because it benefits my family, I also just like to do it. I am still at the point and shoot, edit on the computer stage, but would love to do so much more someday.) Having something just for you is one of the most effective ways to maintain your sanity as a mom. One more thing...your blog always makes me laugh out loud. You are very funny and an excellent writer...another hobby?...again for what it's worth. :)<br /><br />I hear you on the girlfriend front too. With you just moving and with how busy you are, I think it's only natural that you feel lonely. I have definitely felt that way. Family always comes first, and it is so hard when there is not time for pursuing anything else. I do think that as you settle into your new community, you'll build those friendships you want and need. Girlfriends are so important...I'm hoping that as things settle down for us a little, that I'll have more time to invest in building the friendships I have and new ones as well.<br />Hugs...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247346314211340841noreply@blogger.com