Cycle 10

Cycle 10

NOTE FIRST DAY BACK JAN 6th

Week 1 Thursday Jan 6th
Snack: Tara
Drink: Heidi

Week 2 Thurs Jan 20th
Snack: Eunice
Drink: Marie Eve

Week 3 Thurs Feb 3rd
Snack: Alex
Drink: Kimberly

New Times

As most of us have agreed the afternoon is no longer a great time to meet up. Starting next week the new times will be 9:00-11:00am.

On another note Alex will be coming by Monday morning if any one else wants to come by for a playdate all are welcome.

Cheers,
Mischa

Hi ladies!!! This will hopefully be the last time I bug you for money. It's Kimberly's turn next so if you could bring your $6 that would be great. According to my calculations, Kimberly you still owe $6 for last cycle (I'm meeting with Aaryn on Friday and will be giving her the money then) and Marie-Eve and Alex you both owe $1 for last cycle. Sorry for confusing you last week Marie-Eve. The reason there was extra money is because Eunice and Mischa paid extra last time to get it over with! Doh! So everyone but Eunice and Mischa owes for this cycle. Don't forget your $$. Thanks!!!

Hope you're all staying warm!! I was wondering if anyone wanted to go to Tumblebums on Thursday afternoon? I was thinking of taking the girls around 1:30 or so...

Hi ladies! Me bugging you for money again. We only have two more mommies day out's to go (Aaryn and Kimberly) so can you please bring your money tomorrow. If you want to bring $12 to be over and done with it that would be great. Otherwise bring your $6 and I'll get the remaining $6 from you next time. Thanks!!!

Hi Ladies!

Please don't forget to bring your $6 tomorrow (only 2 more to go so if you want to bring $12 and be done with it that works for me!) And Marie you owe $11 in total...

See you then!
t.

Cycle 8 & 9

Cycle 8

Week 1 Thursday Sept 30th
Snack: Tara
Drink: Heidi

Week 2 Thurs Oct 14
Snack: Eunice
Drink: Marie Eve

Week 3 Thurs Oct 28
Snack: Alex
Drink: Kimberly

There is no sense rotating anymore as there are 6 spot and 6 people to fill. Why don't we just remember what week we are until our #'s change?

Cycle 9

Week 1 November 18th (the 11th is rememberance day)
Snack: Heidi
Drink: Tara

Week 2 December 2
Snack: Marie Eve
Drink: Eunice

Week 3 December 16th
Snack: Kimberly
Drink: Alex

Need a host for this week's Babygroup

Hi Guys,
Can anyone volunteer to have the babygroup at their house week? I forgot about babygroup when I arranged for my new daycare girl's first day to be on Thursday. I would really like to skip babygroup and just focus on her on Thursday.

Thanks in advance and sorry for flaking out,

Mischa

Babygroup Tomorrow

Don't forget we will be having baby group outside. Don't forget sunscreen, hats, swim diaper towel and a blanky to sit on (the grass is pretty dry right now).
See you tomorrow!
Mischa

Hello Ladies!! Please don't forget to bring your $6 and Aaryn I'll need $12 from you (we took $6 out of this cycle to pay your share for Mischa's mommy's day out for last cycle). Looking forward to seeing everyone!!!

Tara

Cycle 6 & 7

Sorry guys about the delay Colben was sick last week and I was dreading trying to figure out how to set up the snack/drink schedule.


"Off" section is a good place to start for a replacement if you can't make it that day.

A note about drinks- Please don't bring juice in tetra packs or paper milk carton style containers unless you plan on taking left overs home. Our recycling won't take them.

Cycle 6
Off (Tara, Kimberly*, Marie Eve, Alex)

Week 1 Thursday July 8
Snacks/ Drinks Mischa because I took so long getting this done- sorry

Week 2 Thursday July 22
Snack: Eunice
Drink: Heidi

Week 3 Thursday Aug 5
Snack: Aaryn*
Drink: Paula*
Mama’s Day: Naomi*

Cycle 7
Off: Naomi, Tara
Week 1 Thursday Aug 19th
Snack: Heidi
Drink: Eunice

Week 2 Thurs Sept 2nd
Snack: Marie Eve
Drink: Alex

Week 3 Thurs Sept 16th
Snack: Kimberly
Drink: Aaryn
Mama’s Day: Paula

Next cycle

Just a reminder that this week is the Canada Day holiday so playgroup won't be until the following week. I will do my best to get the schedule out this evening for snacks and drinks.

thanks,
Mischa

Hello Ladies! Please don't forget to bring your $6 if you haven't already paid for this cycle... II've got Paula, Eunice and Aaryn who still need to pay. See you tomorrow!

Hey Everyone! Don't forget your $6 tomorrow. And Marie-Eve, Liz and Kimberly you all owe $6 from the last cycle :) See you all tomorrow!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to leave Aubrey's side for a millisecond tomorrow!!!

Strong Start link

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning/strongstart_bc/

Hi everyone - some of the daycares I have visited participate in this program and swear by it, so I thought I'd share the link.... I have never been, but just one one option for "stuff to do" on a drop-in basis. We are SD 61. It is from 0-5 yrs, and I think daily, depending on your local school. As I understand it, it it engineered as a sort of kindergarden prep. Maybe to bookmark for later? For whatever it's worth...

:) Paula

Results

Well I guess babygroup will be held at my place 942 Selkirk Ave (park on street) on Thursdays at 1-3 ish. The exception will be June 17th when I am away and Kimberly has offered to host.
Still waiting for the votes on snacks but I think we can safely say for next meeting there will be no snack unless someone wants to bring it.


The tone is much more casual. We will be phasing out mama's day out over the next few months until the last person receives it. This means that $6 due for the cycle would continue until it is completely phased out except for brand new members. Activities are no more, this will just be a nice time to visit. When it is nice out will set out some toys so please remember sunscreen and a blankey

See you soon!

Mischa

Consensus

So, what's the plan? Baby group week is upon us once again, where and when are we getting together?

Mischa, I guess this one is for you ;-)

Looking forward to hopefully seeing you this week ladies & babies !!

M & O

Direction of Group

From what I am hearing the group would like to become a more casual drop in group. This would eliminate activities, snacks would be brought by everyone and Mommy's day would be terminated. I have added another poll (I know, I know- too many polls!) to make sure everyone gets their say especially about mommy's day out being terminated as it kinda sucks for those who have paid in every month but not had a chance to do something or buy something for themselfs.

As always the polls are anonymous and will end on the 16th :o)

Next Cycle- time to vote

Hi Guys I have set up to anonymous polls on the blog www.victoriababygroup.blogspot.com polls close on the 16th of May

The first is whether or not we would like to hold baby group at my (Mischa) place regularly. I would like to mention that I personally would love it as I have the space and I don't need to bundle up Colben and 2 daycare kids on the bus! This being said it is up to you. I would provide tea but we would rotate snacks, activity and juice.


The second poll is whether we can change the day to Thursdays so that our most reliable member and treasurer Tara can continue to come once she returns to work. I hope we can sort this out because I know we would all really hate to lose her.

I hope to hear from you all and that you had a wonderful Mother's day.

Free Birthday Cake

Hi everyone,

I've had a couple of friends let me know that Thrifty's gives you a free birthday cake for your baby's first birthday. You just have to call or go in ahead of time to order it. I think you get a choice of white or chocolate cake.

Aaryn

"Fit in Fitness" Pass for April

I just saw a poster up at Commonwealth today for a super great deal. For the month of April, you can get a pass for unlimited drop-in activities at the 14 different rec centres in the region for only $20.10. Here's the website: http://www.fitinfitness.ca/index.php, and it's listed under the offers section on the left. I think you can get one of the passes at any of the different rec centres. The lady at Commonwealth said it's a picture swipe card, so be prepared to pose for a photo if you decide to pick one up :)

Cycle 5 schedule

Week 1- Wednesday April 7th
Host - Alex
Snack-Eunice
Activity-Liz
Please remember to give Tara your 6$ on week 1 so she won't be forced to chase you- Keep in mind she won't have change



Week 2- Wednesday April 21st
Host - Mischa
Snack- Paula
Activity-Aaryn

Week 3- Wednesday May 5th
Host –Naomi
Snack- Mischa
Activity- Naomi
Mommy day out recipient- Tara !

Baby group pics

sorry I forgot to take very many

Free Swimming Lessons

I just found out about some free swimming lessons being offered at Gordon Head Rec Centre from March 8-12. The instructors are completing their training, so they aren't official swimming lessons with reports cards, but it could be a good way to get some ideas for swimming with your baby. There is a half hour lesson each day, from Monday to Friday. You have to call to register. The number for the Gordon Head Rec Centre is 250-475-7100. It looked like there were quite a few spaces left.

Here's the link: http://recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=2824

Baby food swap

On March 10th we will be having a baby food swap. Leave in the comments of this post what you plan on making so that we don't make the same thing. Make 6 oz for each person participating and bring it in a ziploc baggie and the recipient will be responsible for freezing.

Good Luck!

Cycle 4 schedule

Week 1- Wednesday February 24th
Host - Eunice
Snack-Liz
Activity-Kimberly
Please remember to give Tara your 6$ on week 1 so she won't be forced to chase you- Keep in mind she won't have change

SATURDAY March 6th 11am Mischa’s House (942 Selkirk Ave) CLOTHING SWAP Bring all of yur friends! -CANCELLED

Week 2- Wednesday March 10th
BABY FOOD SWAP-CANCELLED
Host - Mischa (switched with Paula due to week 3 absence)
Snack- Aaryn
Activity-Marie-Eve

Week 3- Wednesday March 24th
Host – Paula
Snack- Naomi
Activity- Tara
Mommy day out recipient- Alex !

Feb 10th meeting update

Just a quick note for anyone who has missed the emails that this week's meeting will be hosted by Olivia & I as Naomi & Liam are still in Van with Daddy.
Please do not hesitate to contact if you need directions or info!

Cheers!
Marie-Eve & Miss O

Baby Pics from cycle 3 week 2

Fun Run Anyone? March 7th, 2010

This is separate from our normal meetups, but I was wondering if anyone would be interested in participating in a 5km fun run/walk... it is about 7 weeks away still. It is Sunday, March 7th, at a very early 8:30. My fitness level at the moment is pretty bad, and a target/committment like this usually helps me to get moving! (But honestly, this is not about PBs for me at least, there is a stroller involved after all, I just need a little push in an active direction)

I plan to test out the route (very near my home) to make sure it is stroller-friendly... but I already know from the map on the website that it goes through 2 parks on trails (Saxe Point and MacCauley Point)- so you would likely need (or could borrow) a robust jogging-type stroller. I will let everyboady know whether or not it is suitable at the next meeting at the latest.

The sign-up fee is relatively low too - $12, and limited to 50 registrants. Pass the word around and feel feel to invite otehrs from outside the usual group - the more the merrier!
http://www.esquimalt.ca/parksRecreation/specialEvents/5kmFunRunWalk.aspx

Merry Christmas Party & Happy New Year Everyone!

Hello! Happy New Year Everyone! Seraph & I are doing well in Courtenay... I am spending increasing time with my hands free, but busy as ever trying to keep the little lady out of everything... she started crawling over Christmas! We're enjoying all the time with family BUT we sure are missing you all already. I'll keep this brief, cause our cutie babies are more precious than words... Here are the shots from our Christmas get together!
xoxo Ashley & Seraph






















Mischa Edit: Throwing in a pic of Colben so he doesn't feel left out lol. We were so sad to miss out

Stuff discussed at meeting

Well guys it was decided everything would stay the same...Wednesdays at 1pm. We would really like to see more people post up stuff to do in the off weeks. We have a vote on the blog about which way you would like us all to stay in contact about events schedules etc.
We discussed what age babies should be restricted to. We kind of decided roughly no babies born before 2009 but I think if there is an older sibling that is fine.

A babyfood exchange in cycle 4 when all babies are at least 6 months was mentioned

Cycle 3 schedule

Week 1- Wednesday January 13th
(no task this month)- Liz as she just had a baby
Host - Kimberly
Snack- Darcie
Activity-Paula
Please remember to give Tara your 6$ on week 1 so she won't be forced to chase you- Keep in mind she won't have change

Week 2- Wednesday January 27th
Host - Aaryn
Snack- Marie-Eve
Activity-Mischa

Week 3- Wednesday February 10th
Host - Naomi
Snack- Tara
Activity- Alex
Mommy day out recipiant- Eunice seeing how she was kind enough to defer hers last cycle to Ashley it will be hers this cycle
Class Photo's- Look how much we've grown

Housekeeping

With a bunch of new members I`d like to do some housekeeping, excuse the offical sounding talk. This is by no means in stone and others are welcome to discuss changes to it on Thursday:o)

-A reminder once the next cycle's schedule is set if you are unable to attend the week you have been assigned you must find someone to trade or take your day. If we find out the day of and no one has an activity the whole group loses out.

-Everyone misses out on a week or two (sick, travelling etc.) but on a whole we would like everyone to try to attend the full cycle- this is why we do it every 2 weeks.

-Please make sure that you give Tara the 6$ on the first week of the cycle. I'm sure it sucks to chase down people for money- ask my collectors..lol

- During the off weeks we are always looking for people to organize non-manditory group outings like movies, museum etc etc.

- Please keep in mind when choosing activities at what level babies are- I made the mistake of bringing a craft but the babies were still in arms so pretty tricky to do.

- Lets try to keep the group under 12 due to space issues and babies to around the same age if possible.

- New members that come in mid cycle will fill in any opening slots on schedule. The following cycle they will be moved to the top of the list in fairness to those who have participated longer.

- If you wish to invite a new member the more the merrier keeping in mind size issues. It is the responsibility of the old member to introduce the potential member via email with at least one weeks notice so that the the host, activity leader can prepare. Potential members may attend a trial day to see before they commit.

Now this has NOT been discussed with others but I would like to suggest we spend the 1st hour chatting 2 hour activity because it always seems difficult to start.