Double dates - with kids

Because of our age (early 30s) and because of our situation (having kids), we increasingly make new friends who are married or in permanent relationships, and who have or are having kids. The days where one meets friends a decade or two before they find their partners are long gone. I am in the lucky situation to have friends who have made wonderful choices with their partners. Out of all of my friends, only one chose a man whom I couldnt deal with - and our friendship unfortunately ended because of this. I am also lucky that we can still choose which friends our kids meet in our free time, based on which parents we like. I therefore meet friends (and their partners) and parents of kids that I actually like a lot. I am enjoying this situation, as soon our kids will start choosing their own friends - at times with impossible parents. The children themselves may feel impossible, especially when our kids become teenagers. For now, all is simple and easy. The sun is shining and we are off for a picnick with children we like - and parents we treasure. Again, gratitude.