Hi there,
I'm a newly stay at home mother of an 18 month old boy who is happy, easy going and loves to play. Would love to meet folks in the area for playdates. I live within minutes of Springfield Mall. So Alexandria/Springfield area would be great.
Dear S.,
There is a wonderful moms group in your area. Just goodle springfield moms group. Its twenty dollars a year to join and you will meet the fantastic moms.
I am part of the Viennna moms group just ten minutes away from you.
Good luck and hope this helps.
P. W
Hi. I'm pammy. I go to a playgroup in Burke, actually right next to Springfield. It's on Old Keene Mill road about 15 minute drive the Fairfax Co Parkway. My daughter and I go to Burke Community Church Thursday mornings 10am-12. It's not super religious or anything, and not everyone that goes attends BCC. There are various ages. We used to have the kids just play but not the coordinator Carrie, has added some structure. The kids play for 30 mins in room 106 and then we have clean up time and move to room across the hall for a welcome song and artn & crafts and snack time. It's fun...Come and go as you please... If you want any more info e-mail Carrie at ____@____.com
Also ahve you ever heard of MOPS? Visit www.MOPS.org for more info, it stands for Mother Of Preschoolers( thats kids not yet in kindergarten).
S. C. I am also new to the area near Springfield as well. I have three other children (Two school age and a newborn) so I need to plan my playdates ahead. but I woudl love for my daughter (21 months) to play with someone new. Not to mention the adult interaction is always something good.
Hey S.-
I'm doing something similar to you; I have 2 girls, age 3 & 1 and I work 3 days a week at Fairfax Hospital (just barely full time but full time to them) I stayed home for 9 months after I had Fiona, my 3 year old and quit my job. I'm one of those people who HAS to have adult interaction and I do much better with 'work' and kids.
While I was still pregnant with Fiona I found MOPS: Mothers of Pre-Schoolers. It is a faith based Moms group sponsored out of local churches and I really like the way it is set up; they have 'moms night' out events: coffee at Starbucks, play dates at homes in the area, events out of the house like pottery painting, trips to local petting farms, 'tours' of Pet Smart in Springfield and then 'picnic' lunch across the street at Mall the food court.
I attend the MOPS group at Immanuel Bible Church which is at the intersection of Backlick and Braddock Road - right on the border of North Springfield and Annandale. The next meeting is on the 14th of April at 7pm. It is a great resource for moms and one of the few times I MAKE time to attend the meeting.
I'd be happy to 'sponsor' you if you'd like to attend the next meeting.
Sincerley, E. St.Clair
aka: ____@____.com
Hey! I have three kids (6 1/2, 3 1/2, and 2) and would love to get out more playtime with others! ____@____.com is the best way to get a hold of me. I am in Alexandria near Landmark mall, so not too far from you either!
HI! We are also new to Springfield. We just started going to Gymboree Play and Music, which is in the Springfield Mall. Give them a call and set up a time to try it free! We love it and my daughter has really come out of her shell since we first started, about 2 months ago! Good luck!
