Playdate Fun

My first introduction into the world of playdates was a few short months ago. I joined a neighborhood  mom group for babies under 1. They meet twice a month and whoever volunteers, gets to host the play date.

On Monday, it was our turn. Riya and I hadn't been to a playdate in over a month, so I was happy to host and catch up with the ladies. Apparently there were lots of new moms that joined during my absence and the normal 5-6 turnout was quickly turning into 11-12. My anxiety level soared.

I didn't know how everyone would fit nor had I baby proofed! I could just picture everyone tsking their way through my house. I don't want to be the topic of conversation for the next month. I would just die. In all fairness, Riya just started crawling, so I had no reason to baby proof. So the best I could do on short notice was buy a stash of outlet covers. Crisis averted.  (Though some moms took it upon themselves to eyeball every inch of my house and offered unsolicited opinions of what I MUST baby proof. I will save this for another post).

The days leading up to the playdate, I got several texts from moms saying they are new to the Dubai and don't know a soul and asked if they could join. My heart went out to them. I remember that feeling...it wasn't too long ago that I was in the same predicament.

Well, we survived! I don't know how we fit 11 babies in our play area, but we did it! Riya was a good host except towards the end. I think seeing a bunch of babies play with her toys and all up in her space for the first time was a bit overwhelming. I can't say I blame her.

Calm before the storm

The goody table :) 

The back of Riya's head, loll

Only managed to get half the crowd