a new play group

i took the kids out today, to a play group that is located at the huntington hills community association and is sponsored by the parent link centre. because of this, that means that all of the programs that are offered there are free of charge, and they also provide snacks for the kids and parents! i really wish i had known about it a lot sooner, considering it is right by our house and they have the parents and tot program/play group every tuesday from 1:30 to 3:00 (and you can't beat it being free!) i definitely would have been taking matteo there from the time he was a baby! but i'm so glad we finally found out about it and get to attend now! (they also have a baby and me program/play group every thursday from 1:30 to 3:00 that i will probably check out as well!) since it is close by, and the weather has been nicer we took a walk over there. i strapped matteo into the stroller and put alessia into our maya wrap (our first time taking her for a walk outside and using it!) it would have been a lot better walk if it weren't for the damn wind! that made it cold! but luckily we made it there within 10-15 minutes, so it wasn't too bad. and alessia really enjoyed being in the wrap!

once we got there, we signed in and matteo immediately went to work, scoping out all of the toys. he really enjoyed (and spent most of his time) with the wooden building blocks. its a really cute play room that they have, with several different stations, different toys, a reading nook, an arts and crafts table, a changing table/quiet room, and a play mat for the babies. they provided coffee and water for the parents, as well as water and snacks for the kids (today's snack was fruit gummies) when it was time to leave, matteo had a bit of a melt down, as he definitely didn't want to put all the blocks away and leave.. but that just proves that he really enjoyed it. i'm sure after a couple of visits, he will do a lot better when it comes time to leave. it was a great way to spend a few hours and to get out of the house and we will definitely be coming back every tuesday! much love <3

 

 

 

the st. patricks day clover that matteo made!