My Friend Neo

We have been lucky enough to have Neile be a large part of the kids lives. Averi loves to spend time with "my friend" and looks forward to seeing her on the weekends. Averi asks to talk to Neile on the phone and sometimes has quite the conversations. Very funny to watch on this end as Averi doesn't realize yet that Neile cannot see what she does through the phone.

Neile often takes Averi for the night and they go for walks, and usually out to eat. Averi has discovered through her friend that she likes Eel. Who knew in a world of picky eaters that a 2 year old would love something like that. It's great to have someone in my kids lives that will teach them and expand their horizons in other ways. I always say Neile is Averi's other Mom. She listens to her better than she does to me but is just as quick to want her to read a story or play with the football. It's so nice to know my kids have someone they can turn to and it's comforting for me to know they have another positive influence.