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[quote=Anonymous]We host as many play dates as we can, but he's a lonely kid who craves SO MUCH social interaction. He's lonely and frustrated. The kids on our block are all much older and honestly not the kind of kids I'd want him to run around with, so no easy playmates there. My husband and I spend as much time with him possible doing fun activities and going about town, as well as weekend hikes, trips to visit family across country, etc. He is more than able to entertain himself (reading, playing in the yard with our dog, etc.), but he's really wanting more play time with other kids. Obviously, I need to take time for myself, for housework, for work, etc. and I do that. He's expressed jealousy because all his friends have siblings. I could only have one child despite several rounds of IVF trying for another...I would have LOVED to have a houseful of kids and this feels so horrid knowing he's lonely. As we come upon summer, my anxiety over his loneliness is just getting worse. I mean, I'm a pretty fun mom and pretty good at hanging out, but I'm certainly not a good replacement for another 9-year-old boy to explore and do random fun crap with :)

We are actually considering a move to be closer to my husband's family because he would at least have a few older cousins nearby. It is in an area that I can't stand, but maybe it is worth it?

Ideas?[/quote]

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