Ideas to meet at a public place

[shopaholic2]

Hi ladies just wondering if you could share any ideas where my DS dad could take him during contact time at the weekend. He has 3 hours ( his choice). I don't let him come to the house and his house is too far away. Half of the time with DS would be travelling if he did that. DS is 10 months old and it's coming into winter and really cold weather so I'm at a loss of what to do/suggest. Usually it's just a walk round the park

Oh and I meet him with DS wherever he suggests.

I used to do a library or softplay place when I was in a similar situation. Our library had a cafe so books/play/snack was a decent amount of time. I used to take work and sit in the cafe for the 2 hours.

Library
Museum
Art gallery
Cafe
Soft play
Swimming

I don't think I took it in that he was a baby, sorry.

At least that means he doesn't need to find different places all the time. I think a museum would be the best place. There is bound to be an area for sitting.

I completely understand why you want to help and make suggestions - it’s because you want the best for your DS . BUT, I would really try to avoid doing so. Your ex is his dad and it’s up to him to think of things to do with his son. If you are taking on the responsibility of thinking of the places they go during contact time, you are still carrying the mental load and his dad won’t see any need to step up. He’s a grown man, surely it would occur to him to go to a cafe or soft play place if it was cold out?

@StateOfMind I totally agree with you but all I get is him saying well you know more places than me about here and acting all innocent even though I've said you know there's places around here all you need to do is google etc. he doesn't take any responsibilities for his actions. It's honestly ridiculous. He just stands and waits on me telling him what he's to do/ where to go.

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