Mommy dating

For those of you whom've never mommy dated, let me tell you a little about it-

Mommy dating is the action of moms looking for other moms to spend many a meaningful hours with while raising children.

I call it dating bc truly that is what it is.  Any of you whom've moved with kids can attest to this- when attempting to find new friends you get all the same feelings as dating-

(1) First, when eyeing a potential new mommy friend one wonders:

-should I go talk to them

-what do I say

-will they think I'm crazy

-how do I look?  Like WT?  I really haven't slept in awhile and have no "face on".

-will we have anything in common

(2) Then while talking

-do they think I sound like an idiot

-am I wasting their time

-should I ask to see them again

-should I give out my number or ask for theirs

(3) Then after the first conversations (assuming they go well)

-when should I call

-should I wait for them to call

-did I say something stupid

-should I invite them over, or is that too forward

-maybe we should just meet somewhere safe

(4) And, if a "date" occurs you find yourself wondering the famous question:

WILL THEY CALL ME AGAIN?

Every time we move I go through this, and laugh at myself while engaging in it, yet can't help but have the feelings!

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I tell you all this bc today we had our first "family date" at the zoo with a family here in our neighborhood whose son is in Ana's class.  

AND ....

they ASKED US OUT AGAIN!

YEAH!!!! 

I must've not sounded too stupid- we're going over to their house for dinner- risky move, but we're strong people!