I've been feeling a little sad for Pebbles the past few weeks. She's really been wanting to play with other kids. She has thrown a fit the last 2 days crying and saying "dance,play & kids" meaning she wants to go to the church nursery. It breaks my heart to know she desperately wants a playmate her own age. Fred and I being older parents really don't know any friends with children her age or those we kind of know are very busy and work. I wish I knew another SAHM like me in the neighborhood (listen I sound like Mr. Rogers!) that was home with a toddler during the daytime. Can some of you come over...LOL!
And as far as having a sibling for her, we just don't feel it's God's plan for us. Life feels complete with just having Pebbles...seems right.
I try to play with her as much as I can, but chores have to be done. I do most of them while she's taking her nap.
She loves her playroom.
This is my view of her everyday while I'm in the kitchen cleaning or cooking. As you can tell by all the toys she does play fairly well by herself.
However, I can tell she wants to run and play with someone other than Mom.
Any words of wisdom for me?
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How about a Mother's Morning Out Program at a local church or find out if there is a MOPS meeting close to you. You may have to call around to see if you can find one, but it would definitely be good for both Pebs and you. If there isn't one that you can find, you may want to talk to your church about starting one!!!
Once the weather starts to get really nice, visiting the park will allow you to meet other SAHMs...or how about a pre-school dance or gym class.
See if the library has a pre-school reading time.
Hope these ideas help.
Do you know any one in lil Pebbles chruch nursery that you could maybe make a playdate with?
Awww.........she's such a cutie-pie Little Toes :)
Wishing you a weekend filled with much love, joy and laughter :)
Steady On
Reggie Girl
Jenn over at Conversion Diary posted about MeetUp.com today. You go to the site, type in your zip code, and groups of people in your area pop up. You can sort by type of group, or you can just view all. Don't feel too bad about Pebbles not having playmates - I was raised as an only child, and I'm almost normal ;)
The MOPS idea from Marlene is a great idea. I wish we lived closer, I know Pebbles and Lauren would have so much fun together. Lauren always loves seeing pictures of Pebbles! I pretty sure she thinks they are buddies already!
I really like Living on the Spirit's ideas.
A MOPS group, play date with girl from the nursery, the local library, the park (when warm enough), or a class of some sort could be great ways to meet other moms and kids.
Does your church have a VBS program this summer for little ones?
Good luck...I hope Pebbles finds a friend or two soon!
park days and mops will help to expell..then there's the ymca craft centers..and of course if you think you may homeschool her..then it's never to early to ck in with the local associations there..and YES I would so come over and play if we lived near by! Hang in there your doing a great job and she has the best playmate around, mom!
Maybe there are some other mothers from the church who have little ones she could play with each week. Or is there a daycare in your area that you might could take her to just a couple mornings (for a few hours) of play. Then once she started she may not have to stay but till you get acquainted with some of the other mothers.
Check to see if they are having any swimming lessons in your area this summer and sign her up. This way she could spend time with other kids her age and you could get to know their mothers as well.
Everyone has suggested what I was going to say. She's at the right age for Mother's Day Out. My daughter was the same way. She LOVED other children. When she was 3, we enrolled her in a gymnastics class and when she was 4, pre-school. Pebbles is only 2, I know, so I think a MDO would be just the thing.
I guess I'll say ditto....some good ideas up there.
Most of my ideas have already been mentioned, but another one to throw out there is just taking her to the playground - an indoor one or an outdoor one! There are bound to be some other kids around, and there isn't much pressure to "meet people."
Just wanted to let you know that my blog is private right now because it got HACKED. I am not sending out invites at this time (I am just not posting) but I plan to be back soon in some form or another.
Have a good weekend.
Is there a MOPS near you? Can you post an add on Craigs list? Try to meet nice Mom's at the grocery store or Wallmart : ). Just always be on the lookout. And smile a lot. People like smilers. I will pray for you.
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