О нашла, я это сохранила, не шутка  совсем.  Friendship in the time of COVID- Match-making for my 5 year old son.Hi, we just moved here from Colorado and my 5 year old *needs* a play buddy. He moved from his best friend, Charlie, and feels the absence of a good friend. I may be searching for a needle in a haystack but here’s my ISO (its very specific... but hey, its like that these days and what do we have to lose?):Seeking a Highland Park local child for 1-2x weekly playdates in COVID conscious home. (Ideally living on the east side of HP for convenience.)My Kid:Kind, perceptive, Taurus who loves cars, trucks, trains and dinosaurs. A nature lover and plays outside in all weather.Loves exploring bugs, making mud castles and playing the rain /wet/ cold in rain boots.Not very sporty or competitive.An only child (for now,sibling due spring 2021).Loves dogs, reptiles and all baby animals.Picky eater. Doesn’t love art projects. Loves legos and watching videos of the Titanic sinking on YouTube.Has been in virtual kindergarten at Indian Trail.His parents (Us) / Home Environment:Both parents work full time from home. (Mom= couples counselor, Dad= UI/UX designer.)Expecting a baby in Spring 2021.Has 1 dog, Sam, a Bernese Mtn Dog/ Golden Retriever mix. Loves kids, friendly. 1.5 years old.Covid conscious home. (We wear masks and maintain social distance outside of the home and our bubble includes grandparents and local cousins. We are open, communicative  and honest about our social bubble, potentials for exposure, etc. and expect the same from others we socialize with.)We are attentive parents and don’t yell or discipline loudly or harshly. We value emotional honesty, kindness and compassion.We believe in personal work/ self-actualization.We are community people- we love to create and maintain community ties and friendships.An ideal play buddy:A 4.5-6.5 year old who enjoys nature, vehicles, dogs and outdoor play. Kind, fun and an engaged, imaginative player. Boy, girl or non-binary.Not too sporty, competitive or rough.Wants to come for 1-2 play dates at our home or yours or switching off.Comes from a covid conscious household (we share similar values and both feel safe socializing).Longing for more socialization with a fun 5.5 year old boy.Flexible schedule (afternoons and weekends are ideal for us)Well-suited sibling welcome Interested in seeing if we are a good fit? Lets meet at a park for a playdate, rain or shine!#CrazyTimes