A big day for playgroup

When Thomas was about three or four months old, we started going to a weekly playgroup. It's usually more of a time for the moms (especially in the beginning when the babies didn't do much more than just roll around on a mat for the whole time), but it's been wonderful...for me and for Thomas. I've made some wonderful friendships and so has Thomas. He looks forward to his weekly play time, as do I. Here's a picture from one of our first playgroups.

Though many children and moms have come and go, a few of us have become playgroup regulars. In the picture above, That's me in the red shirt, and in front of me is Thomas who is looking at Lily (in the pink shirt). To my right is Caroline and her daughter Margaret Anne. These three children have been the most frequent visitors (playgroup is held at Lily's house).

Here's a closer picture from Halloween 2006.

There used to be another boy who came regularly (Mills), but unfortunately he had another playgroup commitment (and school) that called him away. So thankfully Porter recently joined the group as a new regular, and now Thomas isn't the only boy any more. Here are the four kids today (L to R: Thomas, Lily, Porter & Margaret Anne)


The kids always seem to enjoy each other's company...

They even tried to play along a bit when we asked them to hold hands...

We took these pictures today because today marks a milestone for our little group...it's the last time that all of these kids are the "little ones." I'm, of course, due to deliver on Friday and I'm not the only pregnant nom in our group. Lily's mom (Taryn) is due five weeks behind me (of course she's been on bedrest for a few weeks, with a little bit more to go...but that baby girl is staying put!), and Margaret Anne's mom (Caroline) is due about 12 weeks after her (in September...with her THIRD!). The order is funny because right now Margaret Anne (Caroline's little girl) is the oldest, then Lily (Taryn's), then Thomas. This time the babies are coming in the reverse order!

Here are the pregnant moms today at our last playgroup before a new little baby joins the group! (L to R: Taryn, me and Caroline)

Thank you girls for all of the great memories and fun times over the past nearly two years. I look forward to more great times as our group becomes larger (and we become smaller!).