Zoe's playgroups

Zoe and I (Joanna) belong to a MADS (Mothers and Darlings Support group) here in Manila, which exists specifically for expat women and their preschool children. Zoe enjoys her twice-weekly playgroups, which rotate around people's houses, and sometimes includes activities at other places. I've got involved on the committee by volunteering to be editor of the bimontly magazine. We have a membership of close to 250 families here in Manila.

Here are a few shots of zoe enjoying herself with her friends.

These two girls below are probably Zoe's closest friends. Daniela is British/American, who spent her first 2 years of life in Brazil (diplomat kid). Rysha is Indian, and lives just across the road from us, so we often carpool together to the playgroup activities.

Here is a fairly recent shot of our playgroup. Our group is one of about 8 that exist in the organisation (grouped by ages and locations around the city). The mothers in the picture come from all over! Check Republic, Korea, America, Germany, India, Philippines, Japan, and of course New Zealand!
...And this is what Zoe often looks like after lunch on a playgroup day...