Best Laid Plans II

Well, that didn't go as planned . . .

As I mentioned yesterday, with my back yard finally a more child-friendly environment, I invited four moms and their kids over for a "playdate."

I think I've mentioned before that this is a new concept for me. Growing up, we had a ton of kids in the neighbourhood. We played outside from sun-up to sun-down. My parents never had to worry, as every parent in the 'hood was watching us all and knew who to call if we started bleeding beyond what was considered acceptable.

No one EVER had to arrange a "date" on which to play. Every day was a playdate.

But I digress.

Here in Thompson, I know no one except the moms at playgroup. Playgroup was cancelled this week. Hence, the playdate invitation.

Of the four invitees, three didn't make it and the fourth sent her kids with her husband, who happened to have the day off.

You know, I'm thinking I'm just not one of the girls.

Sure, in retrospect, maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that I'd chosen some great prizes for the wet t-shirt contest. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that I was baking my "special" brownies. And maybe the other moms just weren't that interested in the fact that I'd finally completed my International Porn collection.

Oh well, live and learn.

Okay, I know my mom and mother-in-law read this occasionally, so I should probably also point out that I'M KIDDING!

Once I get my hands on the German classic, Das Booty, then my collection will be complete.

Again, kidding, relax mom . . . But as for the playdate, the bottom line is, there's a nasty stomach flu going around Thompson right now, and it pretty much wiped out the potential playdate participants. Alas, there's probably at least another month or two of less-than-freezing weather up here, so we'll just have to do it another day.

I still had a good time with the other dad, watching the kids play and enjoying a coffee for an hour or so.

Anyhoo, the weekend's here. Unfortunately, Neomom is working, so the boys and I will just have to find ways to amuse ourselves. Sonwun is anxious to get out to the stores today to find a "love card" for Mother's Day. We'll see what he'd like to get her for a present. The last time I let him choose, he bought her mom a beach ball and a sticker book.

Ticked me off a little. That's what I was going to get her.

Have yourselves a great weekend! And hug your mom if you can!