Meal Mommy: The Burbs...

Saturday, August 27, 2011

The Burbs...

One of the best and most difficult decisions I made was to move to the burbs. I am so happy I made this choice for my girls and for me. I have been so welcomed to my neighborhood. I have only been living here five months and have some great new friends. It's good for the soul to be around good people. There is no comparison or keeping up with the Joneses here. It's just plain fun. And that we had last night.

It was my turn to host our little monthly get together for the ladies of my street (and some from other streets in the hood). We did a Passion Party. I have never been to one and wasn't sure what to think. It was fun...hilariously fun. We drank, ate a bit, laughed our asses off, and just had a good time. And it was so needed. I can tell that friendships will be long lasting with this group of ladies.

My girls have become better friends with their kids as well and that is exactly what I wanted for them...to live somewhere that they can run a house over and have a whole slew of kids to play with. They literally run to the bus stop each morning to see their new friends. They make up dance routines together. They dress alike. They wake up asking if they can go play. It's a whole new world for them and we are just loving it!

So, to my Better Than Bunco (because we'd never actually play) ladies...thank you thank you thank you for welcoming us into your humble little circle! xxooo

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2 comments:

UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM
So happy for you and your girls!! I was raised in the suburbs and then lived in NYC for 14 years, I never thought I would move 6 blocks from where I was raised, but I too love it for my family! Glad you had so much fun!! You deserve it!
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Veronica LeeAugust 28, 2011 at 9:56 PM
Hi! Stopping by from MBC. Great blog!
Have a nice day!
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