Becoming aware of "friends"??

[Logan]

Missy, I know that "church" can be a sensitive subject to some, and I don't know what your religious affiliation is, but Tyler might benefit from a Mother's Morning Out program, sponsered by a church, which would provide him with immediate socialization and "friends" to play with. Most that I am familiar with are available 3 days a week, for about 3 hours.

It would give you a little break to run errands or just rest, and he would be in a supervised, loving environment.

I was never able to utilize a MMO program because Helen was in daycare all day, since I worked fulltime, but right now, my parents keep my 9 month old nephew, every day, and he is going to start going, 3 mornings each week, to allow them to do other things, and provide him with the opportunity to play and interact with other children, his age.

With best intentions,
Logan

[Sirrahsim]

Logan, I have NO problem at all with church groups! Every Sunday evening we get together with a small group of families and Tyler gets to play while we have Bible study. There are church daycares and things around here but even they charge a lot.
I guess I could ask around at church about setting up a playgroup but I feel so awkward doing that. I am the youngest Mom in our group (I'm 22!) so it just seems wierd for me to be the one to arrange something like that.
Come to think of it one of the moms did tell me about a group that meets once a week to let the kids play and the moms chat but we only have one car so I usually can't get out there!!

I would NEVER trade in my opportunity to be a stay at home Mom for my kid(s!) but I sure wish that there were more resources in this area!!

[moosmom]

When Amy was an infant (some 31 years ago), all the ladies that I met at the park with young kids, would get together at their homes. Each week it would be a different mom's house, while the kids got together and had a ball! I guess nowadays it's called a play group. *sigh* *sings* "Memmmmmmorriiieeeeess."

How times have changed.

[angelbow20]

Awww I know exactly how you feel.. My son Aiden does the same thing, He always wants to go play with kids but there isnt any around his age so he never has kids to play with and I feel so bad for him...

[Logan]

Missy, I turned "single", the day my Helen turned two years old, so my situation was much different than yours. Thank goodness that you are able to be at home with Tyler. I would have given a limb to do the same with Helen. The good news is that at 16 years old, my girl is doing great. Whew!

Look for ways for Tyler to be socialized, especially those that aren't costly. I know if you don't have a vehicle to get you where you need to be, you have considerations that I never even thought of. I guess I was on my own, too long, to even think of a one vehicle family situation. Maybe you could arrange for one of the mothers, who is close to your home, to pick you guys up and go to that group.

My best thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Logan

[sweetpatata6]

That was SO rude of those children!! Other people have given GREAT advise about Tyler. May I suggest when the new one comes along, I think you can meet other moms at the hospital. My mom met my one of my best friends' mom breast feeding in the bathroom at the mall .

[sparks19]

Does your church have a bulletin type thing? perhaps you could put a notice up that you would like to start a play group.

YOu COULD also look for homeschoolers associations in your area.... I'm sure they would have great advice on ways to get him some interaction with other kids.