"THE" Playdate

I'm always talking to other moms
     about how
 we should get together
                 {soon}
& let the kiddo's have a
      playdate.

Of course,
being a busy Mom and all
it's hard to get together
      with everyone,
                all the time.

That's why I decided to host
ONE BIG PLAYDATE
                      at my house.

Yes,
I knew what I was
getting myself into.

& Yes,
I knew it would be
a huge mess.

However,

Keeping in mind all the kids
would have SO much fun together
& all the Moms can also
have a quality conversation

ruled out any and all uncertainty
I had about {hosting}
        a playdate of this magnitude.

Unfortunately...
there were cases of
      sickness. sleepiness.
             & calls from work
that kept about
       half of the mom's
who were invited
               from coming.

But among those Moms,
were {four} brave soles
that attempted
        & conquered
the feat of showing up
      & not just showing up...
but bringing absolutely delicious food
                     with them!

I understand how hard it is
to get your kid(s) out the door,
fully clothed, cleaned up,
& committed to getting in the car.

So I want to
thank all those Moms
               who made it.
&& for those of you who didn't,
let me fill you in.

We took pictures,
        played with toys,
ate,
    laughed,
          played with toys,
gossiped,
       played with more toys,
            laughed,
        shared stories,

&

laughed some more.

We also decided

this {large} playdate

needs to be arranged

once a month.

I believe I can speak for

all the Mom's who came

when I say...

We all grew from the

experience, gained friends
& attained reassurance that
   {we're not in this alone}

Playdate 
               =
                         Success.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

It tastes as good as it looks...

Just ask {four} wonderful Mom's
& myself.

I would suggest using
Mini Nilla Wafers
     to eat with this dip.
They were wonderful
& bite sized.
       {making me feel less guilty
                        if I ate more...}

INGREDIENTS:
* 1/2 cup Butter
* 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
* 3/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
* 1 8oz Package of Cream Cheese
* 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
* 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract

STEP ONE:
Melt the butter & sugar together in a small sauce pan.

This step can also be done in the microwave,
in 30 second sections of time
    {or else it will bubble over}

Stir constantly till mixed.

STEP TWO:
Add vanilla
& set mixture aside to cool.

STEP THREE:
Beat the cream cheese
& powdered sugar in a bowl
       for approx 1 minute.

STEP FOUR:
Slowly beat in the cooled butter mixture
and mix again for
           another minute.

STEP FIVE:
Stir in Chocolate Chips
        {MMM....}

STEP SIX:
Pour into a serving bowl
          & refrigerate.

STEP SEVEN:
Garnish with chocolate chips
            or other goodies.

CAUTION:
This dip is highly addicting
& may cause you to
hide it from all other guests
defeating your inital purpose of
             making a yummy dip for your company.
                    :)