Now that T and I have a car we've been getting out of the house more. I love it! I'm really pushing myself to talk to people and it's paying off.
On Tuesday we went to coffee and coloring. Initially I sat next to the only other person there, but she wasn't very talkative and then her group of friends showed up and she turned her chair and ignored me. T and I sat there for awhile coloring when I noticed a girl sitting alone on the other side of the room with her daughter. So I scooped up our stuff and went over and introduced myself. That's huge for me. I don't do that. Ever. As it turns out she was really kind and we grew up about 30 minutes from each other. She also told me about storytime at the library and that I should go. So we did.
Thomas is even more shy than I am, and wouldn't sit on his own or move his arms to go along with the songs we sang. He came out of his shell at craft time though. Who knew that glue and sticks could make him so happy?
I was not prepared for military life. I am not a social butterfly at all and much prefer to have one best friend. Acquaintances make me uncomfortable, but I'm branching out, trying new things, avoiding insanity one cheesy Mommy and Me activity at a time. Shockingly, I almost like it.
On Tuesday we went to coffee and coloring. Initially I sat next to the only other person there, but she wasn't very talkative and then her group of friends showed up and she turned her chair and ignored me. T and I sat there for awhile coloring when I noticed a girl sitting alone on the other side of the room with her daughter. So I scooped up our stuff and went over and introduced myself. That's huge for me. I don't do that. Ever. As it turns out she was really kind and we grew up about 30 minutes from each other. She also told me about storytime at the library and that I should go. So we did.
Thomas is even more shy than I am, and wouldn't sit on his own or move his arms to go along with the songs we sang. He came out of his shell at craft time though. Who knew that glue and sticks could make him so happy?
I was not prepared for military life. I am not a social butterfly at all and much prefer to have one best friend. Acquaintances make me uncomfortable, but I'm branching out, trying new things, avoiding insanity one cheesy Mommy and Me activity at a time. Shockingly, I almost like it.
It's not easy stepping out of our comfort zone, but once we're out, we're happy. So take it slow and have fun, mama! :)
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