Sunday, February 17th, 2008...4:55 pm
the secret of dealing with a playdate gone BAD?
A drink for the grown-up, not the kids. Although that IS tempting, too…..
A few horrendous playdates have occurred here lately. Bossiness, yelling, feet stamping….and the children aren’t acting nicely either. Mostly, my Kid. She has a hard time sharing her precious treasures, even those items she routinely steps on, kicks around, rips, and crushes. That one-armed McDonald’s doll with pink hair? Sooooo special.
You can tell the playdate is over by the shot glass on the counter. Not that I am indulging during the playdate, unless it’s turned really ugly. I just need to take the edge off when the furor subsides. Even those playdates that aren’t bad leave me twisted in knots as I wait for hours for that tantrum shoe to fall. Any moment it will happen, any moment….
How do parents who don’t drink cope? Any non-alcoholic options? I just can’t think of one. Not until the hubs installs a hot tub for me.
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8 Comments
February 17th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
I’ll let you in on a little secret: Chocolate Martini.
That’s right. I said it. They’re amazing!
February 17th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Yeah, bad playdates can be the WORST and isn’t it supposed to be fun? Hang in there…they do teach social skills!
Jack n Coke usually does the trick for me…
February 17th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I prefer the vasectomy ‘n’ Coke.
February 18th, 2008 at 6:32 am
I found that it helped to have the kids scan their rooms prior to a playdate and hide (in my closet) any toys they were just feeling unprepared to share. But that didn’t keep me from having a beer - I just don’t enjoy palydate time.
February 18th, 2008 at 6:32 am
I found that it helped to have the kids scan their rooms prior to a playdate and hide (in my closet) any toys they were just feeling unprepared to share. But that didn’t keep me from having a beer - I just don’t enjoy playdate time.
February 18th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Rats, the double comment. Well, must be because it is really true.
February 18th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Hey, we loves the comments! Even doubles!
February 19th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
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