The New Coffee Date

When my oldest kid was little, my friend's and I used to have coffee dates.  While the kids were in school.  After the kids went to bed.   Now they are so busy, and some of us have started over in having kids.   So the few of us with tots go to the park or the fast food place with an indoor playground.  Right now, I'm in that world.  But with an 8 year difference, I have a foot on the other side still too.  But with all the 4-H and karate activities we have, I'm going to take a coffee date where I can get it.  Most mother's crave adult conversation.  I am married to that guy who is rarely home and when he is, he isn't a big talker.  He spends his hours at work on the phone and talking to people all the time.  So if I'm not leading a project meeting, I'm attending one.  And I'm going to let the kids do their thing.  The rest of the parents are there and always talking.  So this past week, I've joined in.  We usually talk about adult stuff.  And its fun.  It's nice to have that hour of just letting things go for a minute.  And it's nice to be listened to.  I'm not really sure that they are listening.  But they are playing video games, or begging you to help with trains, cars, snacks, or potty time.