Hi all,
I was just wondering where do you meet NORMAL families with children around same age for playdates, beach outings, busch gardens or just grilling by the pool?
We are not regular church going (bad us!) people and our children are under school age. We consider ourselves a normal down to earth family but because I am from overseas and dont know many people, I find it hard to meet people of about the same age with a young family who just want to chill...
Outside of church where do these people lurk?? lol
F.
My husband and I had the same problem as we are hoe bodies and very family focused, but do not go to church either....I actually started my oen play group to mmeet others because I was having suce a hard time meeting people. We live in Seffner (Brandon area) right offos 75 and I-4. If you are around us, feel free to contact me. ____@____.com
B.
Hi F., I laughed when I read your e-mail, as I have the same thoughts. My name is L. and I have two boys Connor and Bradley aged 2 and 10 months, we have just recently moved to Land O Lakes from Clearwater. We are from England and have lived here for 6 years, I work part time as a nurse and my husband works for Fed-Ex. We are not religious at all and only go to church for weddings and funerals (that sounds awful but its true!) We like to do the fun things u mentioned, like to have the occassional bevvy and my husband loves soccer, so if you would like to meet up for a playdate sometime I think it would be fun, we live about 20 mins north of Lutz so its not too far from you. Hope to hear from you, L.
Hi F.,
I can relate to your post! My friend and I have 2 year olds (her girl 3-5-05 and my boy 4-20-05). Also in our early 30s. Maybe the 3 of us should start a group? I think we're all on the same page about the religion aspect.. we like to have a good time and our husbands are very easy going. I almost wonder if she hasn't already sent you a note, she's a mamasource mom too.
If you'd like to get together please email me directly to ____@____.com because I am terrible at checking my messages here.
I completely understand. Your children are actually right around the same age as mine. I have a boy who is 3, born 2/7/05 and a girl who was born 7/20/07. We were looking for someone to hang out with that has children also so they can play together. Email me back if you are interested? Maybe we could meet?
Hello F. -
My kids are older now 5 and 8. However when I first moved here myself I took the kids to the open play at kinder gyms and the library for story times. I was always looking for fun things to do. that moms club is a great way to hook up with moms that like the same things as you like. I hope this has helped you. Good luck!
I have met a lot of great moms through the MOMS Club. I am in South Tampa, but I believe there are several active chapters in the Lutz area. International MOMS Club has chapters around the world and usually has the same structure everywhere - an active calendar, monthly meetings, service projects and playgroups divided by age group. You can go to www.momsclub.org to find the closest chapter.
we belong to the northdale ymca. i am a sahm with 8 and 3 yo boys. i am 44 and have lived here for 7 yrs. they have a great nursery staff and good programs for the kids. my 3 yo loves going there and i get a chance to work out. i love the exercise classes and i get to meet all kinds of different people. i was greatly surprised after i joined. many of the people that i had contact with due to other venues also belonged. it's not as posh as la fitness or lifestyles, etc. but i like what it stands for... community.
M.
