to send a note to another child's mum via my son?

[KatyTheCleaningLady]

My 6yo has mentioned not having made any friends at his new school (started in January). Then, he said that he has made a friend with a new boy who also likes doctor who. He also mentioned a girl who is nice to him.

It breaks my heart that he feels lonely and I want to encourage friendships.

However, I never do the school run and so never meet the other parents.

Would it be weird to write a little card or note saying "Hello, I'm Katy, X's mum. X has mentioned your child, Y, as someone he likes to play with, and I was wondering if you would like to arrange a play date some weekend. Perhaps at the soft play place. Please call me if you think that would be a good idea."

Then he could give it to the child for the child to give to his parents.

Would you think that is weird?

I think it's a lovely idea.
Your ds sounds very sweet and a great friend to have

Aw, well done!

Good on you Katy. Glad you built up the courage to do it face to face.

Well, someone pointed out that if the note got lost, I'd never know if I'd been snubbed or not, so I thought I'd try to meet her in person.

Absolutely the only way of contacting DD2s friends family, she comes by bus most of the time and her mum's English is very poor, at 8 hers wasn't up to dates or times either, so a note that dad could read later was the only way.

I've done it. Ds's bf's mum is profoundly deaf, so it seemed the clearest way of getting the message across. They have quite regular playdates now.