Wherever a school function is being planned, plenty of moms can be found. Expect to see other people. Expect to meet a new friend. Expect your sense of isolation to dwindle. While your best friend from your former job may not complain that she never has you to herself, she's probably thinking it.
Happy moms find some time to be with only adults at times, even in the daytime.
A babysitting co-op may be the ideal way to step out for an hour or two, and it's a great way to meet neighborhood mothers as well. Mom's Day Out programs or hourly day care can also be a help. Even those moms who epitomize domestic happiness need some time away from the homefront. One of the most interesting groups I've heard of offers women who love home sewing the chance to bundle up their fabric and portable sewing machines and head off to a church basement for a sewers sleepover. Finally, get out with your husband.