P,
Tell me if you know one too. She’s very
articulate, probably Ivy League educated, and uses her words much like a
warrior uses a sword. She’s always present for every kid event (already enough
to impose a certain resentment). Her child, though central to nearly
every Queen Bee issue in the class, is said only to be "competitive"
and a "leader." Although she’s read every book about every
stage of a youngster’s life, and is eager to share, in the way only a true
narcissist can, where your child should or may be in her own inimitable
estimation, she is suddenly silent when the subject of her own comes around.
My former instinct would have suggested I
maintain a certain distance, perhaps limiting contact to the occasional vague
wave from the car I reserve for certain neighbors and even some family
members. No longer. Dearest P, I recognize a certain cachet and
status in adopting her position, so from now on, I am SHE. And so very
DC.
By the way, can we chat later about your
girls? I have a few suggestions for their upbringing based on my recent
reading and experience. I do so love to confer benefit when and where I
may.
Faithfully,
C.
