I'm about ready to scream and am totally hating FL. I have been making all kinds of efforts to meet other moms in the area so that Alec and Aerin can meet new friends. I have attempted to join 3 mothers groups in the area but have been DENIED admission to all 3.
1. denied because I work FT and can't attend play dates during the week
2. denied from the other 2 because I live .5 miles outside of the zipcode for the moms groups--that was even after I had a friend sponsor me.
Unbelievable!! On top of all of this, there are no coffee places around. I had found one and it closed down this week...I'm really living in the armpit of America!!!
I am counting down the months until we can come back to Atlanta. 22 months left
Vent over!! Happy Friday to everyone.
Re: MOMs Groups--have to vent
LOL. Sorry but i find it soooo comical that Moms group would have all these rules. That's hardcore. I hope that you find better luck in a finding a group that you would truly enjoy. Come back to GA soon!
Thanks Ladies!!
Soontobe3--we are in Sanford, FL (just outside of Lake Mary and Heathrow), near Orlando.
I do have Alec signed up for soccer and we are hoping to meet people through our church.
I'm just bitter and pissed at these moms--you should see the formal application and process just to be part of the group--RIDICULOUS.
I hate to say this, but after living in Orlando for 15 years, this isn't surprising. Church and after school activities are your best bets, but don't get discouraged if you don't hook up with anyone right away. CFL is just... well, like that. It may take time to click with people.
My sister lives in Apopka with two young ones, but that means you'd have to hang out with her and, well, that would be mean
Big WORD to Kerrin. Are you posting on the Local Bump board? Maybe you can find some mamas there that also work.
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If it makes you feel better, I just got kicked out of my mom's group because I work. I have belonged for 2 years as a working mom, but just received an email with a new policy that says if you can't attend three playgroups in a row you can't be in the group.
I understand that they want to make sure they have people showing up each week and that there are a number of mom's in the rotation for hosting but is it necessary to kick me out. Can't you just add new members and I will attend the 3 or 4 times a year that I can make it.
Really makes me sad because these are my only mommy friends that I know in real life and I felt so lucky to have them.
You already know how I feel about it!! ?Ya it's total crap! ?Like who cares if you work? ?Sheesh!! ?
We are here if you ever want to get together!!! ?I'm sorry you are having such a crappy welcome to CFL:( ? ?
I just got booted out of one in my county on FB because I haven't been able to attend things for various reasons.
Sucks. I totally took it personally too.