Have heard nothing from our SW except for an invite to a "placing" picnic. This picnic is three hours away. I have NO IDEA what to expect. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
DH and I are talking about putting on armor. How can we mingle with these children without EVERY SINGLE ONE of them tugging at our hearts? What REALLY are we supposed to do there?
I've heard one person describe it as a "meat market".
I hope to have fun but....... ignorance is not bliss in this case.
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Okay, I've never actually been to one, but I have a recommendation anyway. Why not take something that you like to do -- a card game, drawing materials, a football to toss, whatever. It will give you something to do with the kids and might make it a little less awkward.
I've never been to one either. I went through a private agency and they take a pretty strong stance against those meet-and-greet picnics.
We have been invited to several but never attended.
They said there would be extensive preparation and guidance beforehand for the parents to make things as natural as possible. I did a little research, and heard that no matter what prep, there may still be kids asking "will you be my mommy". I could barely handle that... and my husband would completely fall apart.
I have never been to one, but have actually seen those on TV. Will be interested to hear from you how it is! Best of luck. When is this happening?
How did it go? Any more news yet?
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