Managing the Social Affairs of a 6 year old

OK. So I am a REALTOR. Managing things is alot of what I do. Arrange the showings, inspections, closing dates, walk-throughs, making sure everything is moving along as it should on the other side of the transaction, etc. etc. etc.

But I guess I was not prepared for my daughter to require my services as well.

After kindergarten ended in the Spring, she found one of her friends lived just down the street. Too far for her to walk or bike by herself (well - for our comfort zone, anyway) but close enough to connect with at least once a day...and sometimes even for half an hour before bedtime. Then she pulled out the yearbook and I got on the county website and searched for where her other friends lived. (bruhahahaha...) Since one of those lived across the highway, we had to schedule a play date for them. Since then, she has also befriended a number of other kids in the neighborhood.

A couple days ago, she wanted to go over to Katie's house (not actual name - real names have not been disclosed to protect the innocent......OK, they aren't used because I can't remember them. Guess I should make an Emily folder on my Blackberry...) so I walked down the street with her. Well, Katie wasn't home, so then she said, "let's go to Jenny's house!". We walk a bit further down to her house to find out she was in the midst of supper. And since the girl across the street was gone as well, we had to walk home, destined to play at home wihtout a friend...

I guess I can be glad that we're not worrying about which boys house she is visiting...but the way Miss Social Butterfly is starting, it could be an interesting teenage experience. Especially since she's the youngest and only girl...

The joys of family.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

- Tristan

Tristan Emond
Prudential Kahler REALTORS(r)
www.rapidhomesonline.com