Playdates. You know how it goes.
The ping pong texts with “We must catch up soon!”
Any sign of committing to a specific date and venue, everything goes to pot.
Kids get sick. Weather is crappy. Life gets in the way.
Making a quick trip to Westfield earlier this week, I hear a familiar voice and not sure whether it was her, I thought I’d take my chance.
“Mumabulous!” I called out!
Bingo!
Not bad for only having met IRL (in real life) a couple of times.
And that was the omen to finally organise a playdate with respective sprogs.
Having played the ping pong text with Bele from Blah Blah Magazine for a few weeks now, she was also able to join us notwithstanding the delay from dealing with a poosplosion. (Shit happens…Boom tish).
Weather was sunny and perfect. Kids well-behaved.
Piranhas at Pirrama Park!
Also known as Playdate Tuesday.
So, it brings me to scheduling the next shindig for 2nd of December.
Unfortunately, this one is again Sydney based.
HOWEVER, if there are any FYBF’ers in the other states who want to band everyone in their respective cities together, nothing stopping you!
I’ve sent out an FB invite to bloggers who I’m friends with on my personal account.
If I missed someone, feel free to invite them along!
Hells, feel free to come along sprog-less even!
Venue and time details are in the invite.
Whoot!
Who’s in??
1. Follow With Some Grace.
2. Sign up to the awesome Digital Parents community ( if you haven’t already done so). DP was created by Brenda Gaddi who happens to be the creator of FYBF. She’s also created 4 gorgeous kidlets. In case you’d like to know. Or maybe not. But we’ll share that info just the same.
3. Add your post URL to the FYBF linky. Please only link up one post.
4. Grab the funky FYBF button and post it on your sidebar. Help spread the blogfloggin love.
5. Visit the blogs of your fellow FYBF’ers and share the comment love
Fab idea – and thanks again!
Lydia C. Lee recently posted..I Wonder
That’s a lot of fabulousness for one photo Grace!
Happy to host a Sunshine Coast one during the school holidays if there are any FBYF’ers up my way. 🙂
Amanda @ Cooker and a Looker recently posted..Currant Pie
Looks like fun:) Sorry I won’t be able to join you!
Bec @ Seeing the Lighter Side of Parenting recently posted..Remember when trampolines were deliciously dangerous?
That sounds so lovely! I’d love to help organise a Brissy catch up. I hope you have a great weekend Grace xx
Lauren @ Create Bake Make recently posted..Homemade Vanilla Berry Chia Pods – Fabulous Foodie Fridays #25
Envious. Hubby should be back from his latest trip to sea by then and I’m almost tempted to jump on a plane and join you but we also have my youngest daughter’s primary school graduation dinner that night.
Raych aka Mystery Case recently posted..Mystery Case Style Challenge | The Perfect LBD 52 Ways | Melbourne Cup
Oh what a fun day!!! Enjoy your next catch up too (before the craziness of Christmas starts!). xx
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile recently posted..Homemade Vanilla Berry Chia Pods – Fabulous Foodie Fridays #25
Totes jealous. Would love to come! There’s a Melbourne child-free one in a few weeks, and I’m REALLY looking forward to it! Also hoping to get to the Voices of 2014 awards night. A bloggy meety month. x
emily recently posted..Top web reads of October
What you said!!
Twitchy Sharon (@TwitchyCorner) recently posted..The Mug That Stayed
Always nice to catch up with bloggers in real life…especially as most non-bloggers don’t get it. 🙂
Sanch @ Living my imperfect life recently posted..An Open Letter to Julie Bishop
Organising playdates is like playing russian roulette but when it all comes together, so much fun!
Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages recently posted..Travel and Beyond
What a bunch of hawt mamas!
Teehee, speak for yourself xxx
I want to come to your play date and I don’t even have kids! Well none that would qualify for a play date anyway. Looks like you had fun 🙂
Pinky Poinker recently posted..Feed the Man Meat!
Gorgeous photo!
I love meeting other bloggers IRL, so much to talk about. Have a great time x
Lisa@RandomActsOfZen recently posted..A Simpler Time
Looks like you ladies and kiddies had an amazing time!!! I’m glad to hear you are out and about Grace!!!! Sorry we won’t be able to make it to 2nd Dec but do keep us posted for future playdates!!!!! Looking forward to it!
Winnie @ Bubfriendly recently posted..{International Giveaway!} {Review} BabyBus My Little Gourmet App
I remember that ping-pong texting when my kids were younger… Nowadays they make their own arrangements and I hear about it five minutes before I have to drive someone somewhere!
Blogmeets are always fun! Enjoy yours.
Fairlie recently posted..How to turn travel into the ultimate stairmaster workout
That would have been one FABULOUS play date! I usually bargain on at least two cancelled dates before any play date actually happens. It just seems to be part of the process!
Rachel_OurTownBNE recently posted..How to Rock a Colour Festival: 10 things to know before you go!
That looks like it would have been loads of fun! Makes me a bit sad that I can’t do *play* dates anymore. My youngest child is 19.5 years of age! xo
Min@Minsmash recently posted..A trip down ‘Statistical Lane’
how awesome is that! have a great meet-up in Dec!
P.S. tomorrow Singapore’s having it’s first ever Hello Kitty Run… guess who’s taking part with the family muahahahhha
Ai Sakura recently posted..Preschool Kindergarten 1 Second Parent-Teacher Conference
I’m jealous, totally jealous and it’s not fair. I want to be there. I can’t do the Dec 2 thing but give me some notice for an event in January and I will FLY DOWN MOFO! Hugs and I hope you’re doing okay girl xxxx
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me recently posted..How much should kids eat?
I meet up with Cate from Life Behind the Purple Door every few weeks . Our babies are only a month apart so they love hanging out together.
Toni @ Finding Myself Young recently posted..How do you make a baby?
FUN! I’m heading down to Sydney for the Bloggers Brunch thingy in November. Can’t wait to meet new bloggy faces and catch up with old ones!
Kirsten and co. recently posted..The One Where I Tell The Universe To Get It’s Sh*t Together
I shall be kidless and am trying to get there. X
kimba Likes recently posted..The Best of Me Movie Review
Ooh if I was in Sydney I’d be there with bells on! I remember meeting you for the first time and I had NEVER met you IRL and knew who you were straight away. I have met so many awesome bloggers, I’d love to do a Brizzy catch up.
Eva @ The Multitasking Mummy recently posted..5 Bad Parenting Habits I Need To Surrender
Oh gosh how cool would that be, a playdate with Mums – does that mean Coffee, conversations and good times while my two boys run feral?? Oh I am so going to try and keep that date in mind! I keep meaning to catch up with you Grace, and to meet other bloggers at the same time – bliss 🙂
Lisa Wood recently posted..All Because Of You
Bet a fabulous time was had by all! Love catch ups like that!
Deb
Deborah recently posted..Making it about how I feel, not how I look
You know I’m there! I can’t wait! Although I did realise after I commented on the event that Dave will actually be working so it will just be me and the girls without him (he was originally gonna be on holidays that week but he is taking next week off now instead).
Kylie Purtell – A Study in Contradictions recently posted..Photography Basics… Linky Lovin’ Friday {31st October 2014} // Photography
Pirrama Park is the best!! My kids love the fountains! 🙂
Jodi recently posted..The Man
How fun to run into fellow bloggers! Have a great weekend!
Mary Denman recently posted..Photo Tip Friday: Creating Ghostly Images
I cracked up about the poo explosion pun! I love catching up with other bloggers and wish I lived in Sydney to catch up with you all. Might have to organise a get together in Brissie.
Bec @ The Plumbette recently posted..How to keep your shower screens clean – Vileda Magical Review
Naw that sounds sweet. Jealo again that I’m stuck in Melbourne xx
Vicki @ Knocked Up and Abroad recently posted..Bye Bye October!
Can’t wait for next one. Who knows we might even make pooplosionless x
Bele @ BlahBlah recently posted..Homemade bath tea and shower body scrub pods
Awh what a great day, looks like fun, I’d LOVE to catch up on the 2 Dec. I’ll put the date in my calendar. x