Being An Adult Is Complicated
Jaimie on Jun 27th 2008
I decided to keep CJ away from M for a few days. Well, not actively away, but not let CJ go knock on their door and ask him to play. But CJ doesn’t understand, and we live on a cul de sac, so it is hard not to go by M’s house at all since that is where we play. So I have to basically make CJ not go near their house, even though we walk right by it.
I don’t know how to feel - if I should try to interfere or if I should just let CJ do whatever and see what happens, or what. Argh. This feels complicated. I never thought I would feel so involved in all of this.
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Have you spoken to M’s parents? Maybe they know what M is feeling and could help you figure out what to do to give M his space and not hurt CJ’s feelings.
I love both your blogs, by the way - you are an excellent writer and an inspiring debt-eliminator. And a pretty good mom too, from what I can see!
I did try to talk to M’s mom but when I knocked M answered the door and said his mom was busy. I could have pushed to see her but I didn’t feel comfortable doing so. Hopefully it just all gets sorted out.
I think continuing to give M some space is a good idea, but then maybe still invite him over for cake and ice cream. Sometimes a little party is enough to restore all the good feelings and friendship.