8 Signs the Playdate Should End

by Jen Singer

1. You just saw the diamond necklace your husband gave you for your anniversary pass by on a child who isn’t even yours.
2. You’ve convinced yourself that it’s not such a bad day to send the kids outside. I mean, it isn’t raining sideways or anything.
3. The pint-sized opposing army is still on attack, but you’ve run out of fort.
4. Your kid’s friend has been over so long, you just scheduled her well visit at the pediatrician’s office for Tuesday.
5. You and the dog are hiding in the basement.
6. Everybody’s got repetitive strain disorder from playing too much Wii.
7. One kid keeps asking for his goody bag.
8. Every time the doorbell on the dollhouse rings, you jump up to answer the front door shouting, “Your mom’s here!”

Originally appeared in American Baby.