tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post5756737713788287834..comments2023-06-25T06:10:02.120-04:00Comments on Thoughts and ramblings of a SAHM: Feeling a bit BlahKarlisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109391615835747279noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post-43745893010515963542008-11-03T16:26:00.000-05:002008-11-03T16:26:00.000-05:00Karlise, I know how you are feeling. I have lost t...Karlise, I know how you are feeling. I have lost touch with people and it makes me sad. The group is not what it used to be, but I have no clue how to get it back without it becoming a full time job again. I just can't handle it on top of everything else that I do. Unfortunately the group has always been more for me than Olivia because of lack of girls in the group. The only reason I still see some of the group is because we are all involved in the same things, like school and bible study. I want the group to fulfill your needs and I am open to change. Let's talk....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post-18990110404772651932008-11-03T06:47:00.000-05:002008-11-03T06:47:00.000-05:00Oops, I didn't finish my thought...But yes, time d...Oops, I didn't finish my thought...But yes, time does change and the kids get older, have their own friends, etc. But I am sure BAM still tries to get together for the big things, etc. Maybe you can plan one of your Mom's Night Out and see what works best for the majority of the mom's...I know you loved the Melting Pot...LOL!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022109058685695409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post-46171927189563262008-11-03T06:45:00.000-05:002008-11-03T06:45:00.000-05:00Karlise, that was a big problem when I was with BA...Karlise, that was a big problem when I was with BAM. I was working full-time, trying to get to know other mom's because working from home is impossible to meet people and trying to get Elizabeth (at the time) to meet other children. I know my lack of participation became a problem being that I could not keep up with the requirements. I still wonder about some of the mom's, the daily trivia, etc. and even though I did not attend as many playdates, I truly miss being part of the group. The emails were fantastic and felt even like I had a group of friends, whether just to share good things, or bad things, the support. I wish things had been different and my "membership" or lack of, was not that difficult.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022109058685695409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post-74967996759499628982008-11-02T22:43:00.000-05:002008-11-02T22:43:00.000-05:00KarliseI also have a group of friends that I have ...Karlise<BR/><BR/>I also have a group of friends that I have had for the past 4 years. I do/did feel the same way, but I think that is just the nature of things. <BR/><BR/>My playgroup just had our halloween party today, and it was great to have the group back together. We also don't really do mno anymore but we did start a book club (wed night is the second meeting) and a bunco night. OF course with everyone's busy schedule not everyone gets to come to everything, but we get to see each other.<BR/><BR/>Tonight at the halloween party, we decided to do a thanksgiving potluck. We are holding it the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and it will be nice to see everyone again. We also are having our annual cookie exchange in Dec, altho there is some minor squabbling about the date right now. <BR/><BR/>I don't know if you all go through a group site (we go through yahoo groups), but post that you want to see everyone. I am sure your friends feel the same way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post-73057404561041069762008-11-02T22:28:00.000-05:002008-11-02T22:28:00.000-05:00{{{{HUGS}}}} I'm sorry you're feeling blue! I kn...{{{{HUGS}}}} I'm sorry you're feeling blue! I know what you mean about missing the old days of the playgroup. It's hard when you're still in the baby stage, and for others it's all about school and big kid activities.<BR/>We definitely need to try harder to make time for our friends!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05157776115876609661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post-12991872087509542132008-11-02T20:40:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:40:00.000-05:00I think the biggest problem is that so many kids a...I think the biggest problem is that so many kids are in school now, so there are fewer available for morning playdates, and they have homework and activities after school. Also, I know that some of us are closer to others in the group and do things together without inviting the rest of the group, so group playdates aren't as important anymore.<BR/>Maybe the solution is to put some regular playdates on the calendar and try to recruit new members to get some new tots for the younger kids to play with.<BR/>I think a group meeting may be in order to discuss the situation.Melodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597822422886281763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post-50455505607507327482008-11-02T20:31:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:31:00.000-05:00I feel disconnected quite frequently and I'm sad t...I feel disconnected quite frequently and I'm sad that there are no more playdates too. I really enjoyed getting out of the house 2-3 times a week to let Shawn play with his friends and I would love that for Joshua. So no, you are not alone and definitely not pathetic.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07344096411745720889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33922619.post-8493217598866044992008-11-02T20:15:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:15:00.000-05:00We all feel that way some time Karlise. And it's h...We all feel that way some time Karlise. And it's hard to see/hear about people getting together all the time without you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403955482520442077noreply@blogger.com