Hi Sarah,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for joining us for the playdate at my home today. My son had a fantastic time with your daughter, and he is already excited about their next get-together outside of school. However, I feel it’s important to clarify a little misunderstanding that has been on my mind since you left.
When I invited you over, my intention wasn’t necessarily to engage in playtime with the kids. Typically, when I extend an invitation to another mother and her child, I envision the kids enjoying themselves while we take a step back and share some much-needed adult conversation. It’s not that I don’t enjoy spending time with my child; rather, I cherish moments where I can take a breather from the constant demands of parenting.
You strike me as a very involved parent, while I tend to be more of a “let them figure it out” kind of mom. With all the responsibilities we juggle—feeding, clothing, and shuttling the kids around—do we really need to keep an eye on them at all times? Don’t we have gadgets like Xboxes and iPads to entertain them? I had even set up Netflix for the kids in case they wanted a break from playing outside. Having another mom around is a rare treat for me; it allows me to switch gears and discuss things beyond diaper changes and cartoon plots.
By the way, the homemade carrot cake you brought was delightful! I genuinely appreciated your baking skills. Honestly, I was prepared to offer the kids a big bowl of popcorn and let them fend for themselves with the hose for snacks and drinks.
Your creativity in transforming my backyard into an archeological dig site was impressive! The kids seemed to have a blast with that. I hope you didn’t mind that I took a few moments to Snap a picture while you were engaged with them—I just needed a little “me” time.
Now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, I’m looking forward to planning our next playdate. How about we hang out in the kitchen and catch up on all the latest gossip, or perhaps share a glass of wine while discussing our favorite reality TV shows? If none of that interests you, we could always enjoy an episode of the Real Housewives together. Trust me, they’re the friends I’ve never met!
I really enjoy your company, and I can see our friendship blossoming into fun outings, girls’ weekends, and double dates with our partners. I would love to set up another playdate soon. Just remember what I mentioned about wanting some adult time while the kids entertain themselves.
If you’d like to host next time, I can bring the wine!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Lily
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Summary
This email discusses the misunderstanding surrounding playdate expectations between two mothers, emphasizing the need for adult time while children play independently. It highlights the importance of communication in friendships and suggests future hangouts focused on adult interests.