I've got a social calendar again

I've been meaning to write about social activities we've been involved in. Sorry for taking so long. Well going back to Easter weekend, I was really sad and missed home. It just so happened that I found an exercise class at one of the rec centers called Fit Moms. I went that Tues and am soooo very grateful I did. This young woman came up, introduced herself and started chatting with me. I could tell from the very start that she was super nice and someone I could see me clicking with. What a small world, Laura graduated from Cal State Long Beach. Too funny. At the end of the class, she told me she runs a moms group called The Tot Spot. That afternoon I went online and learned more about this group. It sounded like fun, so I went ahead and joined. Now I have to back up for a sec and say Shawn had initially talked to me about joining a moms group and I was really hesitant about it for various reasons. But after a few weeks of being here, I realized I was never going to meet people if I didn't join a group or something. It would be easier to meet people if Inara was older and in school, but with a toddler, I was going to have to bite the bullet and join a moms group. It honestly is the BEST thing I could have done. Some of the moms in the group attend Fit Moms, so I've met a couple people that way. I also attended my first Moms Night In, which was a scrapbooking night. There were 7 other moms there, and I had a blast. It was great talking about all kinds of topics, and we even did some scrapbooking. Plus, the hostess's house is amazing, so I'm glad I went so I know what this particular neighborhood looks like. Way out of our price range, but it was still fun to see. And one of the moms is a real estate agent. Bingo! Yesterday I went for a walk around the mall with two of the moms, and then we had lunch together. They were both very friendly and their daughters are super cute. Also, I started chatting with a couple of the moms online and am even going to the mall with one of them on Monday. She and I are both big Gilmore Girls fans, so I know she has great taste. Ha ha. I've signed up to attend a couple other events in the coming weeks: a Cinco de Mayo potluck, a Mom's Day photo shoot, and a lunch at Chedd's which is famous for their grilled cheese sandwiches. Can't wait to try that place out, so when Elizabeth and Nina come to visit, I can take them there. I've even started thinking about events I can host for the moms group. I figure I could redirect the networking skills I developed through Chamber of Commerce and start organizing events for the group. I'm hoping to get a group together to visit a local bookstore called Tattered Cover (great name for a bookstore). I figure we could get a coffee, chat and hang out in the children's department. Another event I'm thinking about is doing a family picnic on the weekend. I feel bad that since Shawn works all week, he doesn't have the same opportunities I do to meet people, so if we do a family picnic event, the dads could meet each other. Maybe Shawn will be able to find someone to go golfing with or hiking with once his ankle is better. Third, I could REALLY use a movie night, so I'm going to see if any of the moms want to go see a chick flick in a couple weeks. First, I have to find out what's in the theaters. I'm so out of it. And lastly, I was chosen as Mommy of the Week. I feel so honored since I've only been a member for a couple weeks. I got to answer a questionnaire about myself so the group could learn more about it. It might be small, but it totally made me feel great! It really made me feel special, and I could use a little tlc right about now. Things are definitely looking up for me here. I'm so lucky I met Laura and have joined the perfect moms group.