“You know,” I said cautiously, “I just don’t do play dates. I appreciate the offer, but I just don’t do them anymore.”
“I don’t understand,” she replied.
“Sorry, I just don’t do play dates,” I repeated.
I’m sure she walked away thinking I was nuts or rude (or maybe both).
She’s delightful and so are her kids. It’s nothing personal. I hope she’ll understand. It’s just that with my first child…
