Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I guess I'm in the minority, but when people come over in the morning I offer the mom tea or coffee (usually declined) and let the kids play. After about an hour/90 minutes I'll offer some lights snacks (to everyone).
I'm surprised how PPs go all out with bagels, mini muffins, fruit, juice, etc for a casual (1 hr?) playdate especially with a neighborhood family, whom I presume, you see /spontaneously play with outside frequently.
First PP here, and I don’t feel I “go all out”. It takes me but a few minutes to throw together a tray of cheese fruit, and crackers. Guests can have some, or not, and DD and I can munch on it later.
Toddlers gonna toddler, Nd sometimes they eat a good breakfast, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes moms have no time to eat themselves, and enjoy something to nibble on while their kid is entertained.
Anonymous wrote:I usually put out cheese, crackers, and fruit, as well as provide an age appropriate snack if the above doesn’t qualify. I also offer coffee/coffee beverages (we have a nespresso that makes lattes, etc.), tea, water, and sparkling water.
Chances are for only an hour play date, she’ll likely only have coffee or a drink.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I guess I'm in the minority, but when people come over in the morning I offer the mom tea or coffee (usually declined) and let the kids play. After about an hour/90 minutes I'll offer some lights snacks (to everyone).
I'm surprised how PPs go all out with bagels, mini muffins, fruit, juice, etc for a casual (1 hr?) playdate especially with a neighborhood family, whom I presume, you see /spontaneously play with outside frequently.
How nice of the PPs to offer this! I think it's great. Why are people so darn critical? I honestly chalk it up to jealousy.
Anonymous wrote:I guess I'm in the minority, but when people come over in the morning I offer the mom tea or coffee (usually declined) and let the kids play. After about an hour/90 minutes I'll offer some lights snacks (to everyone).
I'm surprised how PPs go all out with bagels, mini muffins, fruit, juice, etc for a casual (1 hr?) playdate especially with a neighborhood family, whom I presume, you see /spontaneously play with outside frequently.
Anonymous wrote:I guess I'm in the minority, but when people come over in the morning I offer the mom tea or coffee (usually declined) and let the kids play. After about an hour/90 minutes I'll offer some lights snacks (to everyone).
I'm surprised how PPs go all out with bagels, mini muffins, fruit, juice, etc for a casual (1 hr?) playdate especially with a neighborhood family, whom I presume, you see /spontaneously play with outside frequently.
Anonymous wrote:I guess I'm in the minority, but when people come over in the morning I offer the mom tea or coffee (usually declined) and let the kids play. After about an hour/90 minutes I'll offer some lights snacks (to everyone).
I'm surprised how PPs go all out with bagels, mini muffins, fruit, juice, etc for a casual (1 hr?) playdate especially with a neighborhood family, whom I presume, you see /spontaneously play with outside frequently.