Thursday, February 11, 2010

Bus Stop Buddy

I met a mom yesterday who may have friendship potential.

A little boy I hadn't seen before hopped off at Big Kid's bus stop and looked around, confused. Not seeing any new parents around and afraid he got off at the wrong stop, I got out of the car just as his mom came jogging up from the apartments behind us.

Our kids both have the same first name so she was asking about our last name and when I asked about her son's last name, went into this long, confused thing about her divorce and names and how she had decided what to do and then I had to ask again "Yeah, but what is his last name?"

She was probably my age and seemed easy going and friendly. Our sons are friends in school and she just moved to the apartments near the bus stop. I asked what teacher her son had and she didn't know (and I think he's been in that class since the beginning of the year...they just changed homes, not school zones) and launched into a confusing description of the school layout and where his classroom was and team colors and other stuff, never establishing who his teacher is.

I don't think she's drinking or on drugs or anything, I think she's just a bit scattered and weird. I'm okay with that. I don't know what she's talking about a lot of the time but maybe I'd figure it out eventually or she wouldn't mind.

Big Kid said, "I can't believe I have a friend in my neighborhood! Dese are about to be da best days of my life!" and my heart broke a little bit before he realized we were moving to a different neighborhood, probably in a matter of weeks, and then he was sad. I promised him we could still see his friend since he'd be nearby and promised to invite him over soon.

I'm thinking tomorrow after school but now have the awkward proposition of asking his mom, knowing that it will most likely lead to a nearly incomprehensible conversation and the possibility of her somehow coming over too (and I'm not ready for that yet).

I'm hoping she was just nervous and will normal up a bit. I really like her kid and Big Kid needs some friends who are boys.

6 comments:

Caren said...

Ashley, I have to say it, not knowing your child's teacher's name in FEBRUARY is more than a little strange. I mean really, September? October? maybe I'd let it go but February? They've been in school for six months! I'd give her another chance to "normal up" a bit as you put it (which I love) but honestly, I think that's really weird.

It sounds great for BK, I wouldn't worry about the kid, just the mom.

Unknown said...

I've been thinking the same thing, Caren. It was Big Kid who told me he'd been in his school all along but maybe he's wrong? I'm going to try to get more info on that today, it really would be too weird if she hasn't caught on to her kid's teacher's name by now.

Sasha said...

You know, I am pretty sure I come off as very scattered and weird in person. In fact, I met another SPD mom for drinks on Saturday to discuss the kids and I haven't heard from her since and I am pretty sure she thinks I am a nut. I use the backspace key A LOT when I type and I wish I could do that in real life because I say a lot of weird things and don't make a lot of sense. I think outloud I think.....

Anonymous said...

I think I know this person, or her cousin. Be prepared to invite her kid over and walk way without really understanding if he's coming or not. Good luck!

Susan in Texas

Caren said...

Any bus stop updates today?

Melissa said...

Goodness. I sorta was reminded by our new-ish new neighbor lady and ... YIKES. Talk about flying freak flags. *shiver*

I'm going to go out on a limb and say this chica is probably going to be more trouble than she's worth. Move along, move along...