HE loves those game places, so what better place to plan to celebrate his 9th birthday then at one. We liked this one for the fact that it had a big party room that we could have all to ourselves! IT was huge, clean, bright and included tables, chairs, cutlery and free use of the air hockey table.
We provided food and drinks, but you do have the option of ordering food in from the food court downstairs and you can also pay extra for a host, which we felt with 2 competent parents that wasn't required. IT worked out well that hubby was still on holidays, R(ds-7) went to a friends and C(ds-nearly 2) was taken for a lovely shopping trip in the centre by her very helpful and lovely Meme(my mum)
J had decided to have a "boy only" party and was to choose 8 of his closest friends(which was hard for a boy who is friends with everyone and makes friends so easily).
The boys were given half their tokens at the beginning of the party, then they came in for some food and a chat. Once their belly's were full they went out to use the other half of their tokens. They played many of the games, some more focused on winning tickets to use at the end to redeem for a prize!....all part of the fun of these places.
We then came in for cake, I made 9 little LEGO cupcakes. The boys all then sat around eagerly awaiting present time, he was blessed with varied types of presents including LEGO(of course), wii games, board games, a slip n slide and money.
We had a lovely morning, always so nice to see your child surrounded by people who care for him and with children, some he has been friends with since he was 5!
Once the party was finished, the FUN was not over. His real birthday was the week before and he had received other lovely gifts from family and friends as well as birthday money that he had saved up to go shopping with after his party.
So we ventured out with his "bestie" in tow and shopped till we dropped. We had to claim our rights and put in for a 10 minute break for parent fuel-coffee!!! They were compassionate and were happy to have a small bite to eat whilst we charged the batteries.
His good friend is very similar in personality so they set out with a plan and shopped at the 3 major stores comparing toys and prices and then came to a decision and went back to the stores providing the best toy for the best price.
They celebrated over ice cream whilst chatting about the purchases and their day all whilst planning their next play date to play with it all!
Once again another lovely time that hubby and I feel privileged to share with our son, his first shopping experience with a friend.
Happy Birthday to our smart, caring, sensitive and very affectionate baby boy, J. Mummy and Daddy love you xxx
