re: nosy neighbour not infiltrating the gene pool!! MM you should call the cops when her car is parked outside and say she is acting very suspicious and you believe she is stalking you!! Or casing the joint....or has threatened you and the kids!!

Bec - We have a mothers group here run by the MCH service. There is only 4 of us in it, but it is a fun gathering, and as a group we now have a couple of others who join us casually when they are free. Like you I don't have friends with kids nearby and it is really nice to get together and share our experiences and chat about our kids achievements and issues. It also means that we can go and do activities with the kids that we otherwise may not on our own. IMO it is worth it. I know some mothers groups can be competitive though and that can be horrible to be part of! I hope your playgroup is lovely!