Tuesday 11 December 2018
On
Tuesdays, we go to a stay & play at Longueville Hall, Newton Longville. The
Christmas party was the same price as we usually pay (£3 for the three of us),
but we had to bring a wrapped and labelled gift to the value of £5, as Father
Christmas was visiting. As usual, there was soft play and toys, a couple of
crafts (we made reindeer food, but couldn’t sprinkle it outside as it contained
glitter) and a snack; although the snack wasn’t as healthy as usual with festive
gingerbread, mini fairy cakes and chocolates. But there was the addition of a
bouncy castle (which Alfie loved, when it was empty and there weren’t bigger
children bouncing too hard) and even a raffle. I had bought two strips of
tickets for £5 and won a family photoshoot (note to self: book it in)!
On
Wednesdays, we go to Ragdolly Annas at Astral Park, Leighton Buzzard. Taryn
runs the sessions and is so lovely – we’ve known her for over a year now and it’s
been great getting to know her and watching Alfie develop. I help her run the
sessions and offered my services for the Christmas party, which saw both groups
(babies/non-movers and mixed age) come together for 90 minutes of music, props,
dancing and fun. There was a craft table, where you could decorate your own
bauble (Alfie has since attempted to eat his) and there was a table of snacks
for the little’uns and mince pies for the grownups! Alfie has two friends at
group: Austin and Harry and he had a lovely time with them both (even though
they’re both a lot younger) and I enjoyed catching up with their mummies.
Friday 14 December 2018
On
Fridays, we go to Cha Char Chimps on the estate – it used to be held in the
community centre but we now have a brand new pavilion. We usually pay £4.80 for
the hour, but the Christmas party was an additional £3. This included
refreshments and cake for all, a special treat for the grownups (a hot
chocolate and marshmallow cone) and a wrapped gift for the children, courtesy
of the Christmas Elf (Ruth!). Instead of the usual bubble machine, there was
foam snow, which Alfie loved. There were of course, Christmas-themed songs and
props, as well as some usual favourites. The white chocolate and cranberry
tiffin was amazing – and even better than the regular version (as if that was
even possible).
Alfie
was getting over illness this week, so didn’t enjoy the groups as much as usual
– he clung onto me during most of them and as you’ve probably seen from the
photos, spent the time sucking his thumb. His outfit is an all-in-one from Gap.
I have to say their Christmas range was on point!
Love,
Lucy xx
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