[Dobby]

I know this isn't Russia-specific, but it's the only board I still belong to. Roman has made a very good friend at his daycare named Billy. Billy is 6 months older, so just as Roman moved up to the transition room where Billy was, Billy moved out into the "3s" room. Whenever we see Billy he asks if Roman is coming to his room, and they sometimes talk to each other through the connecting door (according to workers). Roman is now asking for Billy to come to our house to play.

I have never met Billy's parents that I am aware of. Has anyone tried to meet parents through a daycare? I would like to introduce myself and see if the boys could get together sometime but it's rather awkward. DH suggested leaving a note for them with our phone number. Thoughts?

[lakimnafite]

When DS was 2, he made some very good friends in his daycare. I did leave little notes in the parents cubby, and we actually celebrated birthdays for a few years. DS is 6 and we have all drifted apart, but we maintained contact for a year or so after we changed 'schools'. DS is still friends with one little boy that we met in the daycare he switched to. They have not been in the same school for a couple of years, and still do sleepovers and ask about each other.

I'd just check with the school about where you can leave a note for the other parents!

Good luck

[Tudu]

I left my number for my dd friend's parents and they called the next day. We meet a couple times a month at playground so kids can play. I have decided I don't want my dd at their house alone b/c the girl tends to run over my dd if adults are right there. It has given my dd the strength to stand up for herself if I am just there and stand back.

[evildishrag]

Leave an invitation in Billy's locker for a play date, written on a "You're invited.." card if you like. Ask him to come over to play for a couple of hours and note that mom or dad are welcome to join him.

[Dobby]

Thanks for the support! I like the idea of a special invite.

[angelkisses0102]

We have met a few of the parents of the kids in each of our kids classes. We worked thru the teachers and then exchanged phone numbers. We have even gotten together with Alex's buddy's parents for dinner with the kids. They had met another set of parents and the first thing they said to us was...oh good, you guys are 'normal.' LOL! We have tried to get together again but with the holidays and some other stuff going on with them...we haven't...but we will.

[lambeausam]

Some parents might not be comfortable meeting you for the first time at your home. I would suggest leaving your phone number in a note saying that you would like to get together sometime. You could suggest meeting at a park, children's museum, or other public place for the initial meeting.

Sam