I woke up this morning feeling rather... 
lonely?
reflective?
mindful of... something?

What's the right word?

I suddenly thought of the friends that are in my life right now. 
Friends that I talk to, and see on a weekly basis, and friends who are there only when we need each other. 

I feel grateful and lonely at the same time. 

My mom did warn me that motherhood can do this to you. My husband as well. (Sometimes our 9 years age gap can make him into a rather wise man). 
That when you and your friend are in different life stages, you lose connection. 

I am grateful though. 
I needed all of them at all those different points in my life. 

I think I am having these thoughts because it's been interesting watching how my son interacts with his friends as he grows. He's even old enough now to lose some teeth! 

Out with the old, in with the new. 

I guess I am still learning how to embrace the new. 

Saying goodbye with gratefulness, saying hello with courage. 

It's definitely much easier said than done.