B's First "Real" Playdate

Don't get me wrong, B has played with plenty of people, plenty of times. She is known for yelling "It is BORING here" when we pull into our driveway. I have never seen her get dressed so fast as when I say get your coat and shoes on if you want to go to Jimmy's/Brady's (or Tory's/Jenn's for that matter). But today was a big deal in our house. Today she picked a friend from school to come over. I like the mom, but I am not friends with her (I'd like to say we are now after the playdate, but who knows, we may have scared her away). This is truly B's friend, and she could not have been more excited.

I told her just last night before bed. It was the perfect bribe to get her in bed and to stay in bed. She woke up this morning so excited. She hurriedly got in the car without being prompted and knew that when we returned from dropping off M and M, Ella would be coming over. Unfortunately, Ella's mom got a little caught up, so the 10 minute wait was more like a twenty minute wait, with about 100 "when will Ella be here"s built in.

She was excited to see her and welcomed her in. After Ella warmed up, they played swimmingly (whatever that means). They hid eggs, played monster, played house, played with playdough. It was the makings of a great first playdate; no tears, no fights, just smiles. I am happy for B! She is growing up just great.