Is this a drop off play date?

[cville]

L's friend's mom emailed:  "[KID] was wondering if [Law] was free to come over for a play date tomorrow? We're pretty much open all day until about 4 pm. We are right around the corner off [address]."


The kids are 5 and in class together.  We've never had any sort of playdate with them before.  The parents are super nice and sarcastic (my kinda people).

[McGavin]

Just go with it!

"What time should I pick up her up?"

[calledout]

When my oldest turned 5, suddenly all play dates became drop offs. I still think it can go either way if you're uncomfortable leaving her there. I'd email her and say "WE would love to come over! Can I bring anything?" or else say "I'll drop her off at ____ and will plan to pick her up at ____." It's prob a little weird for the other mom, too. Personally, I love it when the parents drop-off. I don't want to entertain a sort-of stranger:)

[cville]

Jan 31, 2015 17:23:58 GMT -5 McGavin said:

Just go with it!

"What time should I pick up her up?"

Hmmm...I like this.

I like the parents so I wouldn't MIND staying.  But, you know, ridding yourself of a child for awhile isn't the WORST thing on earth.

[jinkies]

Yes, it is a drop off. If they wanted you to stay, it would have been "can you and L stop by tomorrow? Kid has been asking."

Enjoy your kid-free time!

[hopecounts]

Yep the way she phrased it she is expecting a drop off!
Enjoy!

[mrsg123]

My 5 yo goes in drop off play dates now.