So I finally discovered why moms like play dates so much. I’ve always been under the assumption and feeling that it’s more of a pain than gain. I’ve been super lucky: Joshua plays great by himself. Why bring more whining, bigger messes, fighting over toys, multiple kids crying, new talking back sentences, and total chaos? I normally get calm relaxing, one-on-one days of playing Legos, Star Wars, Sharks, and or Dinosaurs.
I know, I know. I’m not trying to create a total reclusive non social kid, I just like having the two of us just chill. Don’t worry the poor kid gets mighty sick of just chilling with his mama. Let me get to why and how I discovered that play dates really do have some advantages.
Last week (2 weeks ago..I’m terrible at this post thing) I watched his cousins Isaac and Samuel. It was a house/day full of three boys. They were playing so well together I actually had the thought (shocking, I know) “what can I do”? My house was actually clean (not usual), I didn’t have any major projects to complete, the laundry wasn’t falling all over the floor yet, I already had a baby wipe down/shower for the day, and I wasn’t interested in mindless internet surfing.
I had the thought that maybe I should make a few watch bands since I told my sister I would make her one back in December and I had a bunch of beads I spent money on just sitting there begging to be used. So here is what I did with my play date!
Play date goodness
Don’t worry. I wasn’t all that terrible. I fed them, read them books, and made a fun craft for Easter. Behold the Lamb craft.
Little hand Lambs
*Originally, I had the title say “rock” but I wanted to add that they only sometimes rock because I’m sure as with everything its not always so nice I was just really lucky!
cute cute watchbands. hey you have forgotten how much stuff you’ve gotten done during our sewing circle semi-playdates. think of the hours and hours we have some what neglected our kids in the name of true homemaking.
I still need you to fix mine. It’s amazing the crap I can get done when I know other kids are coming over. I don’t know why, it’s not like the kids that aren’t mine are going to tell their mom’s how lazy I am.
Jamie its true and I was going to mention at the end that this quiet book we are making wouldn’t be possible without all the neglect I just forgot:). I just try to keep in mind that the book isn’t for me its for my kids…right? Guilt free baby!
Jenny that would be freakin classic if one of the kids did go home and say,”Man that mom is a lazy lady…she just sat around and watched TV all day”. You never know, kids say the craziest things. I will agree that you seem to do more…not sure why that is guess we are looking to “look” like perfect moms to a 3 year old ha ha…maybe? Who knows.
Thanks to all the ladies/people(maybe I will get some dudes if I say that
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