When Care Bear was six weeks old I took the girls to a local community center for an indoor playground. I didn't know anyone there. A lady by the name of Maria approached me and asked if I would like to join a local "mom's group" that was just being put together. I told her yes and gave her my contact info not knowing if I would ever hear back from her. She introduced me to some of her friends one being Michelle who became the group moderator. Michelle set up a yahoo groups account and I was officially invited to join. This group was an answer to my prayers! We had lived in the area for about 4 months but I really didn't know anyone and with Justin so busy with work I felt quite alone. I fianally felt like I belonged in my new town. This group of women that started out as a small handful of moms and is now at 74 mom's and dads is AMAZING! If you have a sick child they are there to give advice or just a shoulder to sleep on. If you have great news they are there to cheer with you. If you have bad news they are there to comfort you. There are playdates planned,Mom's Nights Out where deep dark and usually amusing stories are shared and lots of advice is given from potty training tips to how to tend to a sick baby. But most important it is a group of accepting people who care for you no matter what.
Today they threw me a little going away party. We met at a park with fun sprinklers and ate yummy food and just hung out. It was a great day spent with incredible moms! I will miss everyone so much but plan to stay in touch by being a long distance member. Thank you BMG for everything! You guys are the best!
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We are going to miss you greatly! I really hope you can find another wonderful group like BMG where you are heading!! Keep in touch.
p.s. I love the picture of Cooper!
I think it's funny that the names you mentioned are Michelle and Maria. Just a kawinkadink. I like that word. :) Happy packing!
I'm so glad your farwell party went well, we were sad to miss it!
what a neat group the slide show never uploaded and I got inpatient so I will look later.Down to the last week for your old life and in comes the new and improved Yeah! You know I have also always wondered how you spell that word Maria thanks for enlightening me!
Oh what a perfect day! And the weather was great for it. It looks like everyone had a great time. Where are you guys headed to? I hope you are able to find another great playgroup. We did a little stumbling around and finally found one here. Best of luck on the move.
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Howdy! How's the packing coming? I'm jealous of Jen, she just left my house and forgot one of her kids, oh well, Brandon will just have to take him back in 10 days. He was just napping in my basement and off she went. Do you think she did it on purpose? :)
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