The Funplex- or Chuck E Cheese on crack

This past weekend Daddy and Lexi went to a friends birthday party and Robbie and i went to the Funplex. Robbie has been invited to a birthday party there in a few weeks and I wanted to see how he handled it. We walked in to a large room filled with people, noise, lights- pure chaos. I was nervous. I looked down at my little boy and a smile crept on his face. He was excited!! We meet some friends and proceeded to the bumper cars. Robbie's friend ran to get onto the children's bumper cars. Robbie was nervous and stayed with me. We watched for a bit and then he grabbed my hand and pointed to the larger bumper cars. These would fit an adult as well. we waited in line. He was just tall enough- thank you lord!! He picked a car. I drove. He had a blast!! Our friends who were watching could not believe the huge smile on his face as we got rammed by the other cars. (That seemed to be the best part.) When our turn was over- he got out and we walked back over to the kiddie cars. He still was not interested in going on them by himself or with his buddy. We went back into line and waited. He was so good waiting in line. I was proud! we took our turn- had a blast and went on the next activity- snack time! After having a snack- juice box and goldfish crackers- we proceeded to the next thing. It's called foam frenzy. Loud, loud, loud. A million foam balls are flying by your head. there are tons of shooters and a large structure in the middle that shoots ball out in all directions. (Robbie was in kid heaven- and adult hell)

The hard part of the day- the transition to leave. Robbie did not want to leave. He was having fun and honestly we hadn't stayed that long. But as life happens- we had to get home so Dad could scout a basketball game. I gave Robbie the 5 minute warning and the 1 more turn warning. Then I had to physically restrain him and carry him out. (no easy task these days- he's almost 4 years old and wearing 5-6 clothes- big boy!) I did get quite a few looks of horror and pity. But we made it outside, he calmed down and walked to the car on his own.

All in all - it was a great day. Robbie surprised me once again with his ability to handle " chuck E cheese on crack" and his ability to wait his turn. That is tough for any child. We are going to go one more time before the party- preferably on a weekday because Mommy feels overwhelmed on the weekends!!

Wish us luck!