Playdate

I must blog about the first playdate we hosted. The date was set, the guests invited - SE's BFF and her big sis, who was JE's age.  Then we wondered what to do.  Our little apartment didn't have much in the way of entertainment.  SE at first said they would just watch movies and eat.  But later had cold feet and worried, what if the friends got bored?  And were not having fun?

I thought of making pizza.  But we didn't have an oven.  Pancakes maybe?  But we only have one pan that could be used on the induction stove.

Luckily our maid Jane came up with a good idea.  They would make sandwiches using our cute bear cutters.  I built up on that idea - use cookie cutters for cheese and ham, add some vegs.  The stage was set.  It went quite well actually.  The activity kept the girls busy...

Busy making sandwiches

SE's bear at the spa

Have to confess that it felt a little strained at first.  Jane and I were trying hard to make sure the kids had fun.  They probably felt shy with us around.  Eventually they all warmed up.  Ate all the sandwiches and finished up most of the ingredients.  Then JE took over and organised games.  After that they switched off the lights for "movie night" with snacks.  Dinner was pizza.

After dinner they played some silly games then it was a wrap.  Everyone had fun.  Phewww.