[OnTheJourney]

From a SAHM's point of view, midweek daytime get togethers, where the kiddos can play (someone elses toys are always more fun) and the Moms can have a little adult conversation, is essential some days to keep our sanity! Like Crick said, you can really feel isolated if you don't get out and talk to grownups a bit.

We started an 'unofficial' Mom's group on our street. It is packed with little ones and through word of mouth a bunch of us get together weekly (about 6 or so). We are all within about 10 houses from each other and take turn hosting. We have SAHMs, WAHMs, part-time and full-time Working moms, so we just keep a casual schedule. We usually get together on a Wed or Thur morn but when it is your turn to host, you can change the day or time if it works for you. One full-time mom hosts once a month on a Saturday. So she doesn't come all the time but is still involved. Another a late afternoon.

Maybe you could start something up where you live if there are kids around. Its a great way to get to know your neighbours and I'm sure people would be flexible. Try word of mouth, or maybe put a poster up on the mailboxes or something.

Good luck! I hope you can find a group!