"Waddlers" is the name of our Mommy-n-Me class that we attended today. It was a good experience and Leo LOVED it. I just can't get myself to break out the $68 a month for him to attend. We can totally afford it, but I just think that is a rip off. When you break it down to a per class price it comes out to $5.80...but for the love of money! That is a big chunk of change to pay so that your kid can jump in a box full of balls, go down the slide, swing, play with other kids and sing a couple of songs.
Although, I do have to admit, it is a good program. They work a lot on motor skills and sensory skills. They encourage the children to talk and play independently. I really liked this one part where they work on the separation anxiety by having the parents go away from the children leaving them to play with the teachers. Leonard can sooooooo benefit from this sort of thing--since as Mom puts it, 'el tiene mamitis'. Which there is no real English translation for it, but it is not a good thing. Basically, he's a Momma's boy x3.
The teachers are very hands on with your kids, trying to get them more comfortable with strangers. Leonard was not having any of that any time one of the teachers, Mr. Nick, tried working with him; but the other one, Mr. Adam kinda just pushed through the protests and eventually won him over...a little bit.
At the end of class, I put our names down for the next class, so I have until Monday to decide if this is something I want to pursue. The price includes 2 structured classes and 1 free play per week. It would be nice, since one of the structured classes are on Monday nights, which means Leonard could take him. I'm sure both my Leonard's would enjoy that. To be honest, my husband would probably enjoy it the most. He misses out on all the good stuff and he is such a hands-on Dad that I often feel bad that the majority of his milestones or fun activities are done with me. I do think this experience might further bond the two together, although, Leo already adores his Dad. Sadly, however, the preference for me is quite obvious. Maybe this might help turn the tables a bit.
I don't know....
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Pay for the class! We're talking about $5.80 a session. You can't even get the boy a Happy Meal and let him play in the McDonald's playground for that price.
Seriously, think of all the things that cost $5.80: a sandwich, one movie rental, a piece of cake, a large latte, etc. The class is a bargain at twice the price!
Then again, I've spent the past few years paying San Francisco, New York and Washington, D.C. prices, so my views might be a bit skewed . . .
Jacki, you make me feel like a cheap-skate!
She's not trying to make you seem like a cheap skate; she's trying to give you perspective. Value based perspective.
Hey...I hear you about the dineros and you should try and see if your RS has a play day once a week for the moms & kids. Every RS seems to have something like that.
There are 4 sisters in my ward who take one week a month and have the kids over with structured activities like this mom n me class; only you aren't there except when it's your turn to hold the play day. I thought it was a GREAT idea because it gets you out 3 weeks of the month on your own.
Another group of sisters (literally) only cooked once a week. (Weekends off). They would each take one night a week and make DINNERS for all 5 families. I don't know if they delivered it or the family just had to pick the meals, up; but buying in bulk is CHEAP and every one got 4 days off from cooking and footed the bill for one meal for the masses. I wish I lived close to my sis in laws to pull that one off.
Anyhow...if there are no young moms with young kids to co op with....give this the thing a try for one month. It's not a life sentence! Especially if your son loves it.
Can't wait to see you in a few!
Maybe you can give up something for it? I know you can afford it and it sounds very beneficial! The social part alone is something you can't provide for him at home. I feel the same way with being home with the baby. G misses out. I was actually going to write a blog about it. I hope you decide to stay in the class :)
Nothing bad can come from it and I am sure the experience will bring moments good for future blogs.
You're not a cheapskate. I'm just a spendthrift.
At the beginning of the post it sounds like you don't want to do it, and then you list all of the reasons why you should do it. I'm guessing you'll do it :)
Hey, I did that dinner thing that Lisa was talking about--it was totally awesome.
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