I’ve come to the conclusion, after this weekend, that it’s as though Sophie’s emotional thermostat is broken. Or at least a bit off. Maybe it’s her social thermostat, rather than emotional. And maybe I shouldn’t say “broken.” I know I shouldn’t say broken. I’m struggling with how to explain it. Saturday afternoon, I took the […]

Sophie’s dating, and I think it’s serious. She’s had playdates before, sure. Good playdates, even — sweet little kids with well-meaning mothers. Kids who like Sophie, I know that. But true friends? Real play? I haven’t been sure. Until Sarah. Early in kindergarten — almost a year ago now — Ms. X started telling me […]