Mother's Day out (of luck!)

So first I'm going to apologize. I haven't the sliiiiiiiightest clue where my laptop is (the joys of being out of town for two weeks, and leaving the housework up to the hubs...yeah...now you see my predicament ;) ) so go ahead and pardon any fat finger typos :) with that out if the way. It's been awhile since I ranted, and there's been something that happened recently that made me feel like I was the new kid at school. When Harper turned 4 mos, I started taking her to The Little Gym. For those of you out there who weren't aware, it's FREE from 4mos-10mos! H enjoyed it, but I met some lovely ladies, and a few if which I keep in contact with. Well, before I left for Texas on vacation, I met up with H's little gym BF (yes, boyfriend...I know!) and his nanny. We decided to meet up at a park, because another mom we had met thru LG suggested it. I get a text that its a mommy group and my friend felt a little weird seeing as how she felt she was intruding. Now me, I don't care...you can ask anyone...I've never met a stranger! Haha So I was prepared. The weather was gross. It was humid and almost sprinkling (more like spitting, I felt like I was chasing my child thru a mister) and after about 20 minutes of random moms complimenting my daughter on "how cute she is" (most had boys) I joined into the little group and they were all talking. So I asked them how they all met. They said they were part of a mommy club. They meet once a week. I let them know I stay at home and am always looking for opportunities to socialize with other little ones. The next question threw me for a loop. The "founder" asked me where I lived. (Why does it matter I thought?!? But whatever) I let her know I was just across the river on the IL side of the bridge (this park was in MO). Another mom chimed in empathetically "ohhhhh, maybe there's a club over where you are" (you're kidding me right?!?) to which I answered, it's not like its that far of a drive! I was then told I had to live in a certain area in order to be in the club!!!!! REALLY?!! You're telling me that I can't come "play" because of my zip code?!? HA! Oookkkaay. That's ridiculous....but it gets better! Turns out this mom created this club because the same thing happened to her!!!! (There's nothing worse than hypocritical behavior- even tho we are ALL guilty of it from time to time, it sucks nonetheless) Now, most people would leave the conversation at this point...but not me :). Instead I (only slightly condescendingly)said, ohhh...so you started a club because you were "out of the area" and now are doing the same thing?!? She looked speechless. I just simply don't get it! Who died and decided to create clubs where only certain areas can join. It's like we're back In high school! What happened to moms getting together to enjoy things around your area?!? Why can't we all band together regardless of where we live! "That's just how it is". Un-be-lie-vable! So THAT'S IT!!!! Any mom, from anywhere, if you are in or around the STL area, or are visiting. I'm starting a new club: the Misfit Moms club. Moms, Mr. Moms, nannies... You are ALL welcome to join!! No matter where you live. period! Every great idea stems from a leader, but restricting people from it is just beyond me! It just makes me laugh and roll my eyes at the same time (while patting my head and rubbing my belly too- my multi-tasking at its finest ;) ). So I am only allowed to play with people in Columbia, and they are only allowed to play with people in Sunset Hills? We may as well have separate water fountains for crying out loud! Haha (I know...a tad dramatic :) ) I just thought it was the most asinine "rule" ever created. Now I'm just going to Crawl into my bed and dream of puppies, rainbows and unicorns in a land where all moms play on one big playground regardless of their zip code!! Heaven forbid their child play with one that doesn't fit the guidelines to the club! It is still a free country, right?!? :) now... I understand we could all play and it wouldn't be a big deal. I just can't get over the audacity of the founder who is doing the same thing that was done to her. SMH. Oh well....guess it was just a first (and last)Mother's Day out with that group, Mother's Day out of luck was more like it. Haha.