I have just returned home from the best play date ever.  My wonderful neighbour invited the kids and I over and when we arrived at her beautiful home, she had such a big spread of food out that even I got excited.  I love Europeans.  They always have lots of food and Violet certainly did; crackers with dip, garlic bread and fruit trays.  She also had wine.  In my 10 years of parenting, I don’t think I’ve ever been offered wine on a play date, let alone actually accepted any, which I did, and let me tell you, the play date got even better after that.  I now think wine should be necessary at all play dates, as it makes you not care when the kids fight, sneeze on each other, get filthy, or jump on the trampoline with popsicles in their mouths.  It was so much fun that I think I will make it a point to attend more of them!   Did I mention there was wine?