S.P.
Dear T.,
BEEN THERE!!! I'm in Garland not far from you. Moved here in '03 with my then 15 mo old and had no one I knew. Then health issues really limited my ability to get out. As everyone else mentioned-MOPS was a God-send for me. I was so starved for companionship by the time I got to one that social anxiety didn't stop me-nor did being very pregnant at the time. My current closest friends were a result of that MOPS group. That group broke up and I never went to another...
I know there are several in this area but rather than juts refer you to them-how about you contact me through here? My oldest child is now 7 but my youngest just turned 4 and both are little girls. I KNOW my youngest would have fun with your oldest! She's very outgoing.
It's good you have a church family but I know from first experience that it's hard when you don't live in the same area despite being close. Our first church family after moving here was located in Mesquite which isn't that far really but it does make a difference. Everyone I knew was there or further...
Just in case you're interested we just began visiting a new church and we're delighted by it. It's just a small group of sincere people that meet in the Firewheel Movie Theatre. I realize that sounds really strange but if you'd like to check it out here's the website: www.livingwaychurch.com but no pressure!
Oh-I'm in my early 30ies as is my husband too. He's typically not availible for social events but I'll explain that if you contact me and want to know. Hang in there! I'm here if you want to chat/get together.
-S. P.