RSVP by Friday 16 October 5 of 14 family spots left
RSVPs closed on Friday 16 October, but text Lucia on 555-0142 if you would still like to join us.
This playdate has happened. Thank you to every family who came!
🎉You’re invitedages 1 to 4 and their grown-ups
Two easy hours of bubbles, building blocks and a picnic blanket in the Reyes backyard. Shoes off, sun hats on, and no rushing anywhere.
💛 Hosted by Lucia Reyes & Priya Shah. Babies in arms and older siblings are welcome too.
Our morning
Same order every time, so little ones always know what comes next. Tap a picture to see what happens, and what grown-ups can do while it does.
The gate opens at 10:00. Shoes and socks come off on the porch mat (there is a labeled shoe rack), and little hands get a splash at the garden sink before anyone heads for the lawn.
No timetable and no pressure. Wander between a sand tray with scoops and a toy dinosaur, a low table of wooden blocks and a little train, and a washable paint mat spread out on the grass.
Priya brings out the big wands and a bucket of the good bubble mix. Little ones chase, stomp and pop; a quieter bubble corner is set up for anyone who would rather watch.
Everyone sits on the big striped blankets. Small plates, small cups, and every dish is nut-free with its ingredients written on a card in front of it.
A quiet reset on the grass. Lucia reads two short picture books with actions and animal noises, then we sing one song together before the goodbyes.
One last round of bubbles, name stickers go home as souvenirs, and everyone gets a high five at the gate. There is no rush: the last family out usually stays for a chat.
🖨️ Want the picture chart for the fridge? It prints on one page, big enough for little eyes.
Sunshine check
We are planning for sun and ready for showers. Try each kind of day to see what we would do, and what to put in the bag.
Wednesday 21 October, 10 am
Partly sunny, 64°F
A light breeze and shady corners under the maple.
Everything happens on the lawn. The snack blankets go under the big maple, where it is shady, and the bubble corner sits upwind.
ℹ️ A preview of what is typical for 21 October on Wren Street. The real forecast and a go or no-go text come at 8:30 am on the day.
What to bring
Eight small things, nothing fancy. Tick them off as you pack; we remember your ticks on this phone, even if you close the page.
Snack table
Every dish is made without peanuts and tree nuts, and each has its ingredients on a card. Tell us what your little one avoids to see what is safe on the blanket.
A peanut-free and tree-nut-free yard. Please pack your shared snack without nuts or nut oils, and read the label for “may contain”. If your child has an allergy we do not list, mention it in the RSVP and we will make a safe plate.
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Thin slices, skin off for the under-twos.
Mashed banana, gluten-free oats and cinnamon, baked soft.
Mild cheddar in tiny cubes, with plain rice crackers.
Soft cucumber rounds with a smooth chickpea dip.
Savory and soft, from Priya’s own recipe.
Dairy-free, soft and cut into little fingers.
Frozen in tiny paper cups and served last.
Small cups only, with certified gluten-free oat milk. No juice.
Grown-ups’ corner
Tucked away so the plan stays simple. Open whatever you need, or open everything at once.
We picked 10 to 12 on purpose: it falls between the morning and lunchtime naps for most one to three-year-olds. A pop-up shade tent with a soft mat and a white-noise speaker waits under the maple for catnaps, and story circle stays short and quiet.
When does your little one usually nap?
Pick one and we will tell you how the morning fits.
Strollers, wagons and balance bikes park on the flat side path under the green awning, out of the way of the lawn. You do not need to fold anything. A basket by the gate holds sun shades and rain covers, and we label every wheel with a name sticker so the right one goes home.
There is a padded changing mat, a lidded bin and a stack of wipes on the back porch, and a second flat surface in the downstairs hall if you would like more privacy. Bring your own diapers or pull-ups; we keep two emergency packs in sizes 3 and 4.
The downstairs bathroom has a step stool, a child-size toilet seat and a low sink. There is also a potty on the porch for the very newly trained. Accidents happen at every playdate, and nobody here will blink; that is what the spare clothes are for.
Light rain: play moves to the covered porch and the heated garage studio, with the same three stations and a rug. Bubbles stay outside under the awning.
Heavy rain, thunder or under 45°F: we text everyone by 8:30 am and move to Wednesday 28 October, same time, same blue gate.
The yard is fully fenced and the blue gate has a high latch. Lucia and Priya both hold current pediatric first-aid certificates, and a kit lives on the porch shelf. The fire pit is covered and the hose is rolled away. A grown-up stays with each little one at all times.
Find us
Look for the pastel bunting over the blue side gate. Three stops from the street to the lawn.
🚌 By bus: Route 14 stops at Wren and 3rd, a two-minute walk.
RSVP by Friday 16 October
Tell us who is coming and any allergies, so the snack table is set up safely. It takes about a minute.
ℹ️RSVPs closed on Friday 16 October. You can still send this form, then text Lucia on 555-0142 and she will confirm if there is room.
The playdate happened on Wednesday 21 October. We are planning the next one for the first Wednesday of November, so text Lucia on 555-0142 and she will add you to the list.
Quick answers
A grown-up stays with each little one. It is a playdate, not a drop-off, and toddlers feel braver with you nearby.
Yes, up to age 6, as long as they are happy to play gently around the little ones. Add them in the RSVP and we will bring extra name stickers.
Please stay home if there has been a fever, a new cough or a tummy upset in the last 24 hours. Text Lucia and we will save you a spot at the next one.
Come when you can and go when you need to. After 10:20 the gate stays latched while the little ones play, so text Lucia and she will let you in.
Bruno the beagle lives here, but he spends the whole morning indoors with a chew toy, so allergies and nervous toddlers stay safe.
Please do. We only ask that you post pictures of your own child, and check with other families before sharing anything with their little one in it.
Wednesday 21 October, 10 am
We cannot wait to watch the little ones meet, chase bubbles and wear their snacks. Bring your coffee mood and leave the rushing at the gate.
With love, Lucia & Priya
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