“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, and accepts what you have become.” – Shakespeare
As a kid, I couldn’t wait for my birthday where I would wear a pink sparkly party hat, open presents and eat cake. I no longer care as much about those things and just want to spend more time with friends. With my birthday this week, I started to think about friendship and how it changes.
Most of my friends have kids, and my best friend from college has a large family of sisters, nieces and nephews. Often rushed for time and living in different places, we usually share stories about our work and lives and try to get together whenever possible, but it’s hard. It’s nice when we finally sit down for lunch or coffee in person. Life gets complicated but I know how important friends are for keeping us sane and grounded. So in honor of the International Day of Friendship (July 30), here’s to all the friends in our lives, wherever they may be.
Have a great week ahead. Enjoy every last drop of summer before it's gone. Cathy
Calendar Highlights:
Menu: Easy Bruschetta...put it on bread, veggies, chicken or fish!
Macaroni Cares: Stop the summer slide
Macaroni Made: Sock Bubbles
Summer Bucket List: Daycations, Hikes, Farmers Markets and Museums
Macaroni Goodies: 39 Steps on Broadway, Spin Brush...and More
Pet of the Week: Campbell
Stay Tuned: Kids Eat Free Guide, Moms Work at Home Guide, Birthday Party Guide, Make a Difference Guide, Learning Vacations, Mac Kid Fashion, Haydn's Reel Reviews & Games, and Preston's Gluten Free Food Reviews and much more!
Please check out my Macaroni Kid FORUM where you can post questions to other readers, provide answers and donate and sell stuff - at no charge. Please also check out my local summer activities guide, business directory as well as my facebook page for more events, updates, deals and goodies.
Teen Support Groups. If your teen is facing emotional challenges, check out special support groups for Adolescents and Teens at Westport Family Counseling. Call 203-227-4555 or email wfc@wfcmail.org.
Angelfish Swim Therapy offers aquatic therapy and swim lessons for kids with special needs including autism, PDD, NOS and sensory discomfort. They are now at the Westport INN on Mondays and Thursdays from 1-7, and as well the Norwalk Courtyard by Marriott on Tuesdays. In August they also run a day camp called camp move to learn in Greenwich. Year round lessons are available at 9 locations in Fairfield county. For more information or to book a lesson, visit them online or call 203-545-0024. Tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!
Gluten Free? R.O.C.K. is a free group for moms or dads of kids on the gluten free diet. Started by 3 Westport moms looking to share experiences, ideas and tips about gf living in Fairfield County. If you would like to be a part of our Discussion Group, please JOIN our ROCK Fairfield County, Connecticut Closed Group, or email RockFairfieldCounty@gmail.com.
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