I often see new and stay-at-home moms looking for suggestions on what to do to fill the long days of being at home with their little ones. Getting out of the house is imperative to me and my sanity so my daughter and I get out a lot. Like everyday. Even if it's just for a quick walk or to grab a few groceries. A change of scenery can do wonders on a toddler who has passed on her nap and appears in need of an exorcism.
We also participate in structured activities. It provides my daughter with that critical social interaction she misses out on at home with me and she learns new skills like following directions, taking turns, and participating in a group. I always have my eye out for new things to try, so when Jaclyn Roach of Mommy Connections Regina invited me to join their summer Parent & Tot group, I responded with an enthusiastic, "Shit yeah!"
For those who aren't familiar, Mommy Connections runs programming all over Canada for moms and babes/tots to introduce them to other local moms as well as programs, services, and activities geared toward their kid's age group. It's a great way to meet new mamas and try some new things with your littles. They are also offering dad and parent sessions this fall for those stay-at-home dads, too.
Our first session was held at Get Air, a place I had never been before. I was actually nervous to go after reading the recent stories circulating about it being unsafe for children under the age of 5. Rowyn is a cautious toddler — something I am occasionally grateful for — so we went to check it out and meet the other moms. I was pleasantly surprised by the setup. They have a separate toddler area called "Little Air" that has four small, vertical trampolines and two foam pits for their enjoyment. It also has a nice carpeted area all along the side for parents to sit and watch their kiddos. My toddler did end up doing a little jumping but she mostly threw foam blocks into the pit and sat on the trampoline for others to bounce her. I was a little relieved and I got to visit with the other gals without worrying.
We have five more sessions, all with different locations and activities for us to try. I will be blogging about our experience each week so you can get a feel for what Mommy Connections is all about. If you decide it's something you'd like to join, check out the website for all the new classes starting in September!
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