Hey Sarah,
Thanks a bunch for coming over for the playdate today! My son had an absolute blast playing with your daughter, and he’s already excited about their next get-together outside of school. I really value honesty in friendships, so I wanted to share a little something that’s been on my mind since you left.
When I invited you for a playdate, I honestly didn’t expect to be involved in the kids’ playtime. Typically, when I have a fellow mom and her child over, my intention is for the kids to entertain themselves while we enjoy some adult conversation in another room. It’s not that I don’t love spending time with my child; I just really cherish the moments when I can have a break.
You seem to be quite the “hands-on” parent, while I’m more of the “let them figure it out” type, especially since my sanity is often hanging by a thread. As parents, we already juggle so many responsibilities—feeding, clothing, and shuttling the kids around. Do we really need to supervise them every second of the day?
For entertainment, isn’t that what we have devices like Xboxes and iPads for? I even set up Netflix for the kids in case they needed a break from playing outside. It’s such a treat for me to spend time with another mom, diving into adult topics instead of just discussing the latest episodes of Paw Patrol.
By the way, the homemade brownies you brought were delightful! Honestly, I was ready to just toss a bowl of popcorn in the yard and let the kids fend for themselves. Your creativity really shone through, especially when you turned my backyard into a make-believe dinosaur excavation site. The kids were totally into it! I hope you didn’t mind that I took a few moments to scroll through my social media while you engaged with them; sometimes I just need a little “me” time.
Now that I’ve expressed my thoughts, I have some ideas for our next playdate. We could hang out in the kitchen and gossip about the other parents at school, or sip a glass of wine while diving into all things Kardashian-related. If none of that sounds appealing, how about we binge-watch an episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta together? They are the friends I wish I had!
You seem like a fantastic mom, and I can envision our friendship blossoming into happy hours and fun weekends away. I’d love to keep this going and plan another playdate soon. Just remember, we deserve some adult time while the kids play in another part of the house.
If you’d like, you could host the next playdate at your place, and I’ll bring the wine.
Looking forward to hearing from you!