Today was party day! Elias and 13 guests met at a local gym for a fabulous party (and to boot, I won it!!!). When the kids arrived they were welcomed into the play area which was filled with mats, springboards, uneven bars, balance beams, climbing equipment, etc. They were encouraged to have free play until all the guests arrived. They began the hour long program with 'slam the cheese'. This involved the kids running into and knocking over with their entire body a large triangular mat while yelling their name. It was a big hit. They followed by a very cool drumming song, too which they banged the set of drum sticks they held in all different positions. There was tag, dancing, and more free play. Another highlight of the activities was the 'bouncy highway'. This was a very large inflatable mat which the kids got to run, bounce, jump, dance down. The hour went very quickly, and I was impressed with the smooth flow with which they moved through the activities.
In a line, they headed for the 'party room', for drinks and snacks. It was strange for me to have someone else light the cake, hand out snacks and move the kids from event to event. I am used to having the party at the house during which I do the work. Even though it was strange....it was nice to be a solely a participant as well :) The requested four layer white cake was yummy and survived the car ride in one piece.
The gift time was great. He has a wonderful group of friends who gifted him thoughtful gifts. He was touched by the handmade snowmen, the special shells from a friends collection, the card that thanked him for being a good friend, toys they new he loved to play with.
He had waited a long time to go and I think it was worth the wait.
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