11th January

Cassie came over for a play date today.  She doesn't start school until next week, so Jen needed somewhere for her to hang out whilst she worked.  The 3 kids played well together, leaving me to watch the flood disaster unfold on a Tv in the bedroom.  I was so drawn to watching it, and although I didn't let the kids see anything - I spent nearly all day glued to the screen. 

It's always fine by me to have Cass, she's such a wonderful friend to both Grace and Xav.  Grace and Cass are born a day apart and have known each other since they were a few months old.  They have very similar personalities, and were always drawn to each other when we met for Mothers Group.  As they have grown, their friendship has blossomed beautifully.  They both went to the same pre-school together, which was the security blanket they both needed as they gained confidence.  They have spent lots of time with each other over the last 5 years - playgroup, dancing, mothers group, camping, picnics and playing.  I doubt there has been a few days passed that they haven't seen each other.  Grace is sad that they are not going to the same school now, but she knows that we will still catch up.

Cass and Xav have a special relationship too, just like he does with all Grace's friends.  They all seem to accept him as one of the group, the only 3 y/o always hanging out and getting birthday invites from the 5 y.o girls.  Xav loves Cass, and is tossing up whether to marry her, Leah or Saraiyah. 

I hope that they all can continue their beautiful friendships for a long time yet, even with all the changes about to happen, and different friends that will be made.