Our first get together s were usually held at a cafe or park so there was no pressure on the Mums to have people around. This progressed to sharing the hosting at our homes. At first everyone just took turns to volunteer their place.
We all decided to bring a small plate of something to make it easier for the mum hosting.
Usually this consisted of biscuits or dips or fruit, sometimes a mother would bake.
I'm not certain when it started changing but I noticed these teas became more lavish and a 'production'.
Particular Mums would go to so much trouble it looked like they were catering for a 'High Tea' at a posh hotel!
This would consist of the white table cloth with silver cutlery, bone china, cakes, petit fours, savories, sandwiches, fruit platters.....
You get the idea!
It is always nice having a special morning or afternoon tea but this sort of 'spread' is over the top and as you can imagine became a contest between certain mums..It appeared certain Mums were bending over backwards trying to outdo one another!
Silly me thought it was supposed to be about a relaxed catch up where we could share ideas and bond over our children.
Although I enjoy cooking I don't usually have the time to bake, let alone with a newborn baby so it did prove a challenge for me at times.
I was also aware that I didn't have the palatial home like some of the other mums (not that it should matter!).
As our children were growing up and becoming more mobile it was suggested that we might find a venue for a playgroup where we could use their equipment and space. One of the mums offered to find a venue and let us know availability.
This is where the trouble started and some catty mum's true colours came out!
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