Sweet Shoppe Designs

For challenge 28, about giving up on a dream or idea.

Journaling: When we found out our 2nd child was also a boy, I had visions of you being best friends. Aunt Joanna and I were very close growing up, and I wanted that for you, too. When Ben was born, Jason was only 2.5 and somewhat indifferent. But I thought that as Ben grew older and more capable, he and Jason would find more common ground. Unfortunately, life put some obstacles in the way of your friendship. Ben?s global apraxia and low tone meant that in terms of speech and agility, he was way behind other kids his age. At the age when I thought you?d start playing well together, Ben was still signing instead of speaking and was just learning to run shakily for short distances. Climbing and jumping were still years away, even though most kids his age could handle a typical playground with ease. Jason is very active, and the way he likes to play leaves Ben in the dust. Adapting his wishes to accommodate other people is not one of Jason?s strengths. He?d rather play his preferred game alone than play a less favored game with a playmate. It isn?t a recipe for friendship, and that makes me sad for you both. You have rare moments of BFF harmony like the one captured here, but Ben?s abilities or Jason?s attitude usually get in the way. I still hope you?ll become closer as Ben overcomes his apraxia and Jason learns to be more considerate, but I think I have to give up on the idea of you being best friends. You?re very different people, and the fact that you?re brothers doesn?t automatically override that.

Kit:

Kit: A Little Help From My Friends Collab, SSD
Stitching: Border Basics-Rectangles, Libby Pritchett, SSD
"Best" alpha: My Teensy Little Alpha, Shawna Clingerman, SSD
Fonts: Gentle Redheads, Andy, Love Letter TW
Template: Love You {THIS} Much, Connie Prince, Scrapbook Bytes