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[quote=Anonymous]I am a mother who NEVER hosts play dates, so maybe I can give you some insight into why.

We live with my MIL.  Where we live is HER home, not ours.  The home is 3/4 of a construction project, the hallways are littered with things from her room that have spilled out (because she is a hoarder), there is one bathroom which is VERY old, the kitchen has cabinets sitting on the floor.... I could go on and on.  And on, but you get the idea.

Point is, maybe the reason other people don't host playdates is because they do not want to share where they live.  No one would ever know that my children, husband and me live in a house like the one we live in... I think we come off as very "together."  We'll be moving out very soon, as this was a "transition" place for us, but it is certainly not the place I would want host a playdate or anything more.

When we are invited on playdate, I am always sure to bring snacks for the children (usually fresh fruit and crackers).  We've been to one person's home THREE times, and she hasn't invited us back, I'm thinking because I have not extended an invitation.... and I'm not comfortable saying why.   [/quote]

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