Shanda

When someone says"you should meet so & so, you have so much in common." I usually think to myself "sure, whatever..." But, when Diane said this about her new friend Shanda, she was right! Although, it was over a year before we realized our similarities and became friends. When we did meet up again and I got to know more about her I kept thinking, "oh, I want her to be my friend!" We've actually become fast friends! I know I've said this in nearly every post, but Shanda is another of my go-to friends! She's always up for an adventure - I don't know if she's ever said no to anything I've suggested. The mother of two precious boys, Shanda is a full-time Mom - and I mean FULL-TIME!!! No 3 hours a day of Montessori break for this die-hard Mom, no way! And she does it all away from the comfort of her own home! (It's a long story, but she & her family are currently staying with her sweet, kind grandparents.)
One of the reasons I'm so glad that Shanda is my friend is that I believe she makes me a better parent! She makes me face and hold onto the values I want to instill in my family. It's like we hold each other accountable - and that's no easy feat in today's world! She keeps threatening to move away from our fair city and I'm sure she will sooner than later - but it's alright, because I know that we'll always be friends - no matter which time zone she's in!