Parenting expo

Today I went to a Mother, Baby and Child expo in Lower Hutt while Brendon did some concreting at his mother’s. Having done these types of shows before, I had seen several of the stands previously. But there were new things of interest – a new business with some wonderful wooden toys (and a Playcentre rewards scheme!), some lovely fitted newborn nappies and a stall with babylegs (I bought some yellow and black striped ones for next year’s rugby season!). Babylegs are like leg warmers for babies, except they go further up the length of the leg. They are useful for sun protection in summer, and extra warmth under gowns. They are also good for showing off cute newborn cloth nappies, which would otherwise be hidden under trousers.

In addition, I saw two women I “know” from my online forum. There was a bouncy castle and bubble machine for the children, and a pottle of hot chips and a doughnut to share once we had finished. We finished off the trip with a visit to a family of ducks who were in the park adjacent to the hall.

We are in the grip of extended rain at the moment, so it looks like tomorrow will be a stay-indoors kind of day. Might do some baking….