Hi Lisa,
I hope this message finds you well! Thank you for coming over for the playdate today; my son had a blast playing with your daughter. He can’t stop talking about their adventures, and I’m excited for their next get-together outside of school.
However, I wanted to discuss something that’s been on my mind since your visit. When I invited you for a playdate, I imagined the kids would entertain themselves while we took a breather. Typically, I envision us enjoying some much-needed adult conversation while they engage in their own activities. I truly value our time as parents, but sometimes I crave a little less direct supervision of my kids.
You seem like a very involved parent, and that’s admirable! I, on the other hand, enjoy a more hands-off approach. Life is hectic enough—we feed our kids, dress them, and shuffle them around—must we also watch them constantly? I believe in letting them explore, and isn’t that what gadgets like iPads and Xboxes are for? I even had Netflix queued up in case they needed a break from outdoor play.
Speaking of which, your homemade brownies were a delightful surprise! I had initially planned to set out a bowl of popcorn and let the kids snack while playing outside, so your baking was a hit. I also loved how you encouraged their imagination with the whole “archaeology dig” in my backyard—what a creative touch!
I hope you didn’t mind that I took a moment to check my phone while you were engaged with the kids. As much as I adore them, we all need a slice of “me” time, right?
Now that I’ve shared my thoughts, I’d love to propose a new idea for our next playdate. How about we hang out in the kitchen, catch up on the latest gossip, or even enjoy a glass of wine and chat about pop culture? If that doesn’t appeal, we could always binge-watch an episode of our favorite reality show—The Real Housewives always deliver some much-needed laughs!
I think we have the potential for a wonderful friendship, filled with happy hours, girls’ weekends, and even double dates with our husbands. I’d love to keep our playdates going, but let’s consider carving out some adult time while the kids entertain themselves in another area of the house.
If you’d like to host the next playdate, I’d be more than happy to bring the wine along.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Emily
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