By The Way...

From the mail and comments I've gotten, people really seem to have enjoyed last week's Weekend Assignment, and why not? It's fun to think of old friends. Here's a final sweep through the links. Remember that I didn't post them all, so be sure to go through the comments themselves to find even more great stories about friendship from the second grade and beyond. And thatnks to everyone who participated. It was great meeting your friends!

Aneke5's best friend came from Poland.

Dymphna103 and his best friend dug a swimming pool in the back yard. With spoons!

Mrccgoody got her best friend when an older girl sent over her sister to play (extra-credit picture included)

Emilythecreative and her best friend in 2nd grade have something in comment in the present day.

Mandieison and her best friend promised they would marry twins. Did it happen?

Mandalina08's best friend proposed to her. That's not the usual story, that's for sure.

Montaukny is a Mets fan because of her best friend (extra credit picture!)

Yakima127 and her best friend share a love for... onion sandwiches.

Svenskagrl remembers being something of a bully. But has a picture of friends anyway.

Qtstargirl's best friend was the girliest girl she ever met.

Slowmotionlife and her best friend had the same birthday -- which led to complications. Picture included!

Deveil and his best friend were like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. (With picture -- I'm glad some many people were able to find photos of themselves in second grade!)

Freya200 remembers her best friend's house as delightfully exotic.

Cw2smom made a friend for life in the 2nd grade.

Ggal3133's best friend had an annoying brother. At that age, most brothers are annoying.

Aynetal3 and her best friend "shared" a mom.

Fisherkristina and her best friend had a secret club. It involved camels.

Hempenhomespun wrote a poem about her best friend. And shares it.

Thanks again to everyone who put in a link. I'll be back next Thursday with a brand new Weekend Assignment!

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