Hi.

My Mommy and Daddy joined the Amberleigh Babysitting Co-op when I was just a baby, and I'm sure glad they did.

Before they joined the co-op, I had one friend, my next-door neighbor. Now, I have lots of friends in the neighborhood!

Some of my new friends came to my house for a play group once. It was a little scary at first to see all those other children playing in my house, but Mommy told me it would be fun.

I get to go to other kids’ houses too. We went to a Valentine's Day party a few weeks ago. I got to play with lots of other children, eat yummy snacks, and even decorate a heart shaped necklace. At the end of the party, I got to take home a pretty bag full of valentines and treats.

But the best part of the co-op is when Mommy and Daddy get a babysitter. That means I get to go to another kid's house and play there for a while. It's really fun! And Mommy and Daddy like it because they don't have to worry about a baby-sitter.

So if you want to join the co-op, just email Mommy at abc-coop@amberleigh.org.

• Adult, dependable babysitters when needed.
• Playgroups and activities for children and their parents.
• Monthly "Mom's Night Out" events.
• Dad's Nights Out too!!!
• A great place to meet other parents of (mostly) young children.

The Baby-sitting Co-Op works on a point system. Members earn points by sitting and then spend them, by using a sitter.