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Tuesday’s Mini Playdate

July 14, 2011 · Parenting · 27 comments

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Tuesday’s mini playdate was a success! Why mini? Well, because there were 10 kids missing. Whoa, right? But families go on vacations, kids get sick, and important errands must be run. Such is life during the busy summer months. But I’m looking forward to getting together with more of our group in the next week or two :). So back to Tuesday. The weather was just fine and it didn’t rain. The weather predictions have been so inaccurate lately, but I just knew that the day I’d host an outdoor playdate, it would rain. Mother Nature, thankfully, was on my ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

14 Jul

Playdate Prep

July 9, 2011 · Parenting · 2 comments

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So it’s almost time for the playdate that I’m planning and I’m so excited and kind of worried. The weather forecast for next Tuesday is 83 degrees with a 20-40% chance of rain, depending on the source. Depending on the severity, it won’t be a big deal since the kids will be in and out of the kiddie pool. *bites nails* So tomorrow, I will be doing some last minute shopping for food and snacks. Monday, I’ll bake a few things if I have the energy, and then fun will be had on Tuesday! So what toys did I choose ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

9 Jul

Playdate Place: A Great Resource For Playdate Planning

June 27, 2011 · Parenting · 2 comments

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Playdates are something that I never considered attending until being introduced to a group by a friend. I mean it wasn’t an organized VIP play group, so stop rolling your eyes, but just an awesome group of local friends getting together with their kids :). We usually gathered once a week or as often as schedules allowed. Sometimes we’d all bring a dish, snack, or a special toy or activity that the kids would enjoy. The kids played so well together and I think the dates were great for Jayden who is used to playing alone, with Greg and I, ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

27 Jun

Repost: Playdate Therapy

April 7, 2011 · Defining Me · 10 comments

Park Day March 17, 2010

Today, I’m missing “Wednesdays”. Haven’t had one since last summer due to life changing events and tight schedules. Here’s a repost from exactly a year ago. Sometimes I still get the “playdate jitters” as I continue designing my life element by element… Before giving birth to my son, I never thought much about playdates. But after he was born and the months began to fly by, I started to realize that my boy was growing up. He needed to be around others so that he could learn from them, grow up with them, and embrace childhood together as friends. Thinking ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

7 Apr

Hot Fun in the Springtime…

May 28, 2010 · Parenting · 8 comments

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Jayden appears to be a little ashy in the photos. It’s sunscreen. It’s so hard to rub that stuff in! More photos on Flickr…

28 May

Ambition At The Beach

April 26, 2010 · Parenting · leave a comment

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Last Wednesday, our play group headed to the beach. When we left, the weather was lovely. We had taken our jackets off. We were ready for some fun in the sun. As we got closer to the lake, oh boy did things change! The weather seemed to be 10 degrees cooler than it had been when we left and the breeze surely did not come with ease. The conditions certainly weren’t ideal for beaching it… Continue reading at coNectar…I’d love to read your comments there, too :).

26 Apr

Playdate Therapy

April 7, 2010 · Parenting · leave a comment

Park Day March 10, 2010

Before giving birth to my son, I never thought much about playdates. But after he was born and the months began fly by, I started to realize that my boy was growing up. He needed to be around others so that he could learn from them, grow up with them, and embrace childhood together as friends. Thinking about it all gave me an uncomfortable feeling because that meant that I had to interact with other moms. Moms who would be older than I and more advanced in their lives. Moms that may possibly turn their noses up at me because ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

7 Apr

Today, I packed his lunch for the first time.

March 31, 2010 · Parenting · 8 comments

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We’re going on a picnic, today, to the park. Each mom is bringing lunch for their kiddos. Today, I packed Jayden’s lunch for the first time and I’m wondering if I even packed enough. He’s already had at least 10 slices of deli meat (no lie), a bowl of chips, and half of a peach raspberry muffin in the last hour. Growth spurt, yes?

31 Mar

Park Day March 24, 2010

March 25, 2010 · Parenting · 7 comments

Park Day March 24, 2010

Yesterday during our playdate, we took a trip to the park. I was exhausted, but I managed to snap a few photos.

25 Mar