Arranging a playdate outside nursery....but I am quite shy

[bananainpjs]

My DS best friend has left pre-school as he is starting school in September. My DS is staying on.

His mother asked to exchange numbers before he left which i did. We have now arranged a play date.

The thing is, I am a shy quiet person in nature and I don't know what we will talk about. I could count how many times I have seen her at the gates on one hand.

Its nice she wanted to exchange numbers as I didn't think she would want to keep in contact considering we don't know each other and her child will start school in September.

Any tips on what to talk about? How awkward will it be?

Start off talking about the kids because that's what you know you have in common and go from there.

It might be awkward at first but you'll ease into it. Hopefully, if she's a bit more outgoing she can lead the conversation and then you just need to respond/ask a question based on what she's said.

General chit chat. It might help if there is an activity eg get out Lego or crafts for the DC and join in? That’s generally a bit easier than just sitting and chatting I think.

Talk about the place you're having the play date- if it's her home compliment it. If it's a park ask if she's been before. Ask about other kids, partner, job etc
Parents love when you talk about their child so ask how her kid is feeling about school, if they have any holidays/anything planned before he starts.

As she's been proactive she might take the lead on the convo, just let it happen

The kids, jobs, is her DS looking forward to school, the weather, holidays, local soft play/kids activities, how annoying your partners are*, the state of the local park....

If you're at her house, where did they get that lovely xxxx from, lovely photos etc.

*Hot topic at all mum groups 😆