I need more play dates

Its rare that I get together with other families with kids, and I've been thinking that I need to make more time for that! On nights that my husband works late (like tonight), I feel myself needing adult company. I love being a stay at home mom, its the greatest; but I do need interaction with others above the age of 4. I know its a great benefit for my kids too because they can be around other children their age and play with kids that aren't their siblings.

However, I'd be lying if I said that play dates are only for the kids. Its nice to sit and chat with other moms about being a mommy. I feel I never make enough time for things like that and I'm going to start making a point to. Its summertime and so pretty out most days, I think inviting another mommy and her children over to play in the pool for a while and then enjoy a nice lunch outside seems like a great idea!

I'm also going to make more weekend plans as a family for doing things outdoors. We visited the beach last weekend and I really enjoyed all the us time! I mean, we have us time everyday, but rarely like it was last weekend. I've realized now that we need time for just us; off doing fun things together! I'm hoping to visit the Atlanta Aquarium again soon, I think thats the next stop on our list of family fun!!