This morning I exited our silent “library”, to enter my non-silent office. Unbeknownst to me, I had a meeting waiting to be had.
Today is no ordinary day here at the Fink household. Today is the long-awaited and much anticipated play date with none other than Alexandar T. Yes, by birth right, the boy has a last name; it’s just not how he’s known in Cal’s world.
Cal’s excitement was just a tad more subtle than the Christmas Eve frenzy, “Alexander T has LOTS of train track stuff, that’s what he told me…he loves train tracks but I’m going to play with all his toys, but not his train tracks!”
“Well maybe you can play trains with him for a little while, then ask him to play something that you like?” His confused face spoke more words than his silence. Cal’s devotion today was about how to be a friend to Jesus. The answer, spending time. Being friends with your Alexandar T. or Jesus requires one thing – spending time together.
As for me, I’m off to spend time on the elliptical while I call a friend who just had surgery, I need to spend some time there too. Then, off to the big play date! 
Isn’t the commitment to spend time together the nutshell of all friendships?
What a cutie-pa-tootie! I actually miss the train stage, especially Thomas the Tank! Don’t tell anyone! You are obviously a great mom — the lessons you teach now will be with them later. Keep up the great work.
So glad I met you at Starbucks!
Your secret’s safe with me Carolyn!
Was such a blessing to meet you at Starbucks and look forward to future times together!
Toskey, as he is known at school, loves to build and has a very creative mind. I hope that they do some Legos or blocks too, I think they will have fun no matter what! Both great boys! Tell Cal I want to hear about it at school tomorrow!
Cal had a BLAST playing with Alexander and his toys (and his Momma sure makes up a good grilled cheese and chicken salad!) Thanks for the idea to connect them Mary, you are so precious!