Trust your instinct - look it up too there is a lot more science around it than we realise - she’s still only 8 years old and who knows how long the friendship will last anyways. You’re not a bad mum for setting a boundary, thats you’re job! 💜

Oh Jessie you just put such perfect words around motherhood ❤️. Beautiful read. My 3rd has recently turned 1 and welcoming a new person into your family there is nothing comparable.