Where a kid can be a kid...

Noah has wanted to go to Chuck E. Cheese's for the longest time. He has seen the commercials on TV, and wanted to go to the place "where a kid can be a kid." He reminds me that he wants to go everyday. When we moved here, we moved within walking distance. We haven't ever gone. I just think that it's a waste of money, really. The food looks crappy, and very overpriced, and then you just play games. But, since it was his birthday, we took him. We walked over after Adam got home from work. We didn't get pizza, but had a coupon to buy 50 tokens and then get 50 free. That was out plan. Luckily for us, however, we didn't have to spend a dime there. Noah really isn't old enough to know that you're supposed to use tokens anyway. He doesn't understand that you get tickets to use for other things. He had just as much fun running around to every game just playing on it for a second, and then moving on to the next thing. It was funny to watch him. He's so busy. I don't think he would have been able to sit still long enough to play a game anyway, so it totally worked out. Macie had fun just running around too. When Chuck E. Cheese came out, Noah was excited, but Macie only likes things from a distance. We only spent maybe an hour there, and didn't get sucked in to buying anything! This age is great! We'll see how long it lasts!