One mom is torn between spending time with her friend...and dealing with her kid.

One Mom shares: "My friend and her 2-year-old son are a package deal. If you want to hang out with her, little Ian comes along. At this point, I am in no rush get together with them. I choose to stay silent, hoping he'll outgrow his crankiness, but it's definitely putting my patience to the test!

Last month, I brought my two children to her son's birthday party. At the party there were six other children in attendance, young boys and girls around Ian's age. During the party, Ian was attached to my friend's hip. He wouldn't let go, and as we all tried to greet him, we were spit at, and he slapped us away. Needless to say, the 2-hour party was anything but celebratory! I guess the lyrics, "it's my party and I'll cry if I want to" make more sense to me now.

I don't think my friend's son's behavior is a reflection on her because she's an amazing mom, and I do feel bad because I know she has it rough--he's not the easiest child. But at the same time, it's really hard to handle and I don't want to say anything to offend my friend.

Frankly, his behavior also makes me want to stay away until he outgrows this stage. There are times I want to discipline him myself or say something, but I bite my tongue... I miss my friend and keep telling myself "it's just a phase"-- one I hope ends soon!"

What do you do when you want to spend time with your friend, but have no patience for their kid? Tell her in the Mom•Logic Community.