I too have had a playgroup since Michael was a few months old. Some of the moms have become my closest friends. We have started to dwindle as more kids start pre-school and moms go back to work or have their seconds. It is very sad.

 

That's terrific that your playgroup has continued! I've had to miss our group for a long time now, since I'm in the office during the daytime, but we've just started to hold get-togethers once a month on late Friday afternoons. Wheee, we get to join!

 

Oh, so bittersweet. We have found a great playgroup here, but sadly we are moving in either January or February. Makes me sad to have to start over again.

 

Thats great - we still get togheter with the playgroup that was started 5 years ago when my oldest daughter was a newborn (granted we are all on our third kids). The group has changed over the years but there is still a core of us that have been apart of it for a long time.

With school starting again (and me sending 2 most of the week) it's been rather odd having just the youngest around.

My oldest two think that I should stay home when they are at school and get upset if they find out I went to the park or visited a friend.

 

Don't they ever! Pre-school starts for the twins next week.

How cool that you found a group that you and your children really vibe with though. That can often be hard!

 

Yes, that is another sad part of my daughter starting Kindergarten this year. We won't be able to get together with her friends from preschool much anymore. We say we're going to try to continue, but I bet it will be few and far between.

I have a playdate scheduled for my son next week. It will feel weird to only have him there.

My Dad and I were just saying the same thing this morning "they're growing up way too fast."

 

They DO grow up so quickly. It's sweet and sad all rolled together.

 

Such a sweet post, Alex. It must have definitely been bittersweet to be there without OS, knowing that he has moved passed that stage now. They do grow so fast!

It was so nice to meet you yesterday. Looking forward to getting together at the zoo (and Gregg's!)with Audrey and her boys!

Jane, Pinks & Blues

 

Yeah, all those steps they take can mean lots of beginnings and endings---I find the endings so hard too.

 

Aw!! You're making me all misty!! Dang it!

(I guess that's payback, huh?)

They certainly DO grow so quickly, don't they?