Toddlers and Parents get-together.

Today we went to L'Association Parents-Ressources des Bois-Francs.

It's a place where parents and children can meet up. When Indiana and I got there there was a show going on with a coupld of clowns who were telling a story and making animals out of balloons. There were lots of children there aged newborn to about 4 years old.

There are lots of different activities for children AND parents, including special outings and activities for dads, they also do ante-natal classes and they have a crèche. Parents are allowed to leave their child there one half day per week. It's free of charge and means that parents can go off and get things done or simply just take some time out. I am thinking of leaving Indiana there so that I can go for ice-skating lessons. Then when Oxbow arrives I will be going to ride him!

When the children have activities they are supervised by the ladies who run the association which means that parents can get together in the room next door for coffee and a chat. I will try to go there from time to time. Annual membership is $12 for all of us (that's €8 or £7) so won't exactly break the bank. They also have a system whereby you can donate clothes or toys which are no longer suitable for your children and members can help themselves. A bit like a free exchange system.

I didn't take any photos as I would have felt a bit uncomfortable with that, but next time I will!