I wanted to share with you a great site that gives you lots of information if you are out and about with your wee ones.  It's called Wee Welcome and I've been to a few of their events and had a great time.  I also like that you can connect to each other through this (playgroups!) and share your opinions, blog and more.  I highly recommend it - and it's by a Canadian Mom, which is fabulous!  Lots of great contests, too.  Check out a Mama Mingle in your area - not one there, I see they are always looking for Mama's to join their team.

sign up via this link:

 http://www.weewelcome.ca/en/referral/7777851c

Or head over to weewelcome.ca

talking on the 'telephone'

This is a great little toy for your child - but you do have to supervise since it involves a length of string.  I remind my little guy that there is 'no putting it around your neck!'.

Project ingredients:

string
two paper or plastic cups
felts or crayons
scissors (for Mom or Dad)

Have your child colour the cups - this is a good sibling activity as they can each have one.  Once they are done - poke a small hole in the bottom of the cup.  cut your string to the length you wish - 4 or so feet should be good.  Push it from the outside to the inside of the cup and pull through until you can grab the end.  Tie a fat knot in it and pull the string back to the bottom of the cup so the knot holds it in place.  Do the same with the other cup.  They can speak into the cup or listen into it.  It's a old fashioned "telephone".