With half our playgroup shuffling off to kindergarten at three different schools and the other half in three different preschools, it's been tough to find a time where our schedules jive.
So we've settled on every other Sunday night, alternating between mom's night out and family potluck playgroup. If I can't have playgroup, this seems to be a great compromise. Plus, the Dads get to join in, which is always a bonus.
Jodi hosted last night, and for one of the few times in my parenting career I actually relaxed during one of these events. The kids ran and played and the parents actually had time to talk and catch up.
I'm not sure if it's the alignment of the stars or our children getting older that makes these events easier, but I will happily take more of this kind of thing.
(And, yes, Shep was there, but the only photo I have of him is fuzzy and his face is buried in a bag of tortilla chips.)