Play Date

Carson has made some new friends in her UPK class.  A few weeks ago, she asked if she could invite her friend Kendall over for a playdate.  After getting everything lined up with Kendall's Mom, it was a go!  This was Carson's first official playdate-- official because there was a pick up and drop off and Kendall was here without a parent.  

Before Kendall's arrival, I gave Carson the rule of the playdate--Campbell had to be included in their play.  Carson kind of looked at me like, "Duh! What else do you think I was going to do with her?" 

They all got along nicely-- a few Halloween crafts were completed, a few slides down the carpeted stairs, a few minutes with Colbie, playground play and their favorite part of the playdate-- dress up!

I did learn a few lessons after this first playdate...

1.  Four hours is too long (I think they got sick of each other) 
2. If I am going to have another 'c/k' named child over, simplify it and give them assigned numbers or silly nicknames-- Carson, Campell, Kendall and Colbie was too much! 
3.  Don't include lunch with the playdate unless the parents provide their lunch-- not all guests like the same lunch menu as the Park girls (Kendall was not a fan of hummus!)
4. Nap is a requirement after a playdate....whew.