Yes, I’m slow, but yes I’m getting this posted before I go to bed tonight.

Me, Amy (Crunchy Domestic Goddess) and my Sister In-Law Megan

Me, Amy (Crunchy Domestic Goddess) and my Sister In-Law Megan

I attended my first Mile High Mamas and Mom It Forward #GNO (Girls Night Out) last Thursday at the Randolf Restaurant inside the Denver Warwick Hotel. I’m pretty new and feel like I’m still getting my feet wet in the social marketing/ mommy blogger club. This night out was a great way to jump in the pool (literally).

Mile High Mamas and Mom It Forward chose A Day Made Better with Office Max as a charity to support that night. It’s a campaign to help end teacher funded classrooms. I was surprised but I guess not shocked that teachers spend a lot of money in their own classroom. As a parent, I feel like I contribute a lot to the classroom. The normal school supplies, Kleenex box, hand sanitizer, etc. But I also contribute extra supplies, science materials and activities, teacher treats, holiday party supplies, the list goes on and on.

When LM was in kindergarten, I purchased cleaning products for the classroom because the aide was rationing disinfecting spray and wipes because the classroom didn’t have the budget for it. How is this ok?

During the party, the moms attending brought school and teacher supplies to donate to A Day Made Better. We also all nominated a teacher we thought was deserving of the supplies. One teacher will win the box of supplies and a $1,000 gift card.

I’ve never been to the Warwick Hotel and thought it was interesting that it began as a Playboy Club in the 1960’s. It has the only rooftop pool in downtown Denver.

I had a lot of fun relaxing and getting to know some amazing Denver-area moms. Savvy moms. Smart Moms. Crazy Moms.

It was fun to see Amy and Barb and meet Amber, Ann Marie and Chris. I love all of your blogs!

Who knew I would begin the evening in cocktail attire and end it in a Charlie’s Angels pose? Thanks to all the women in the picture who invited me and my sister in-law Megan to join them even though they hadn’t met us previous to the picture.

picture-26I did leave a little too early(?) and missed the fully-clothed synchronized swimming/Charlie’s Angels poses IN the pool.

What an amazing group of women. My mouth hurt from smiling and laughing so much.

Thank you Mile High Mamas, Mom It Forward, Amber, Barb, Jyl and the Warwick Hotel. I can’t wait until the next get together.