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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - we dont do many casual dinners out because my DD has celiac disease and she cant eat much of the food at Panera's, pizza places, etc.  My DD doesnt eat salad yet which is the alternative when gluten free options arent available.  I got used to cooking at home more because of her gluten free diet.  We go to far fewer places out than before for this reason.  Also, who has the $$ to eat out several times a week even if its pizza, sushi, chicken out, etc? 
Yes, I am introverted but I struggle with making sure my DD has friendships and activities to look forward to on weekdays and weekends.  I have been cautious about overscheduling because I think many parents make too many plans and dont have enough time at home to just breathe. I am looking for a balance so she does have one or two steady and consistent friends to play with.  [/quote]

I think you may be looking for excuses.  Lots of our kids have issues that make it more difficult or complicated to get out an go, but yet we do.  And, we find ways to do it within budget.  Also, you are kind of contradictory.  You don't want to overschedule so you restrict her, but you're not happy with the outcome of this choice.  [/quote]

IA. I'm a PP and this follow up post just seems... whiny. "I want friends and playdates but people overschedule so we do a lot at home and everything costs money and Celiac and why don't people want to have playdates with us?" I don't say this to be mean, but just to hold a mirror up to what you're putting out there. You're making every excuse in the book not to go out and be an active participant in social scenes, yet can't figure out why there's no friendships or playdates. Playgrounds don't cost a thing. You can ask a couple classmates to join you, pack a gluten free meal for your daughter, and eat dinner there. Or pack dinner at home to take to the pool. Friendships are a two way street. You must be willing to accommodate and give a little to get anything back. The world doesn't just magically provide friends, these do require some work. [/quote]

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