My moms’ group had its kids’ Christmas party at Going Bonkers. Last year’s party was at the Wiggly Play Center. Santa was there and I couldn’t even get Jessie in the same room with him. There was no Santa at the party this year, but a lot of fun all the same. Going Bonkers is a play center with climbing structures, coin operated rides, arcade, and concession area. Jessie started asking to take her shoes off when we pulled into the parking lot. She headed for the tall structure as soon as we got in the door. She started climbing … Continue reading →

The DFW Family Expo was on Saturday. I haven’t researched to see if there’s anything comparable to this in California, but we didn’t have children when we still lived there. We had been actively trying to conceive for years without success, so the chances of my looking for, paying attention to, or attending a huge day-long event devoted to all things babies, children, and families were very small. I attended my first DFW Family Expo two years ago. I learned about the Expo because of my relationship with my mom’s group and Metroplex Baby and Kids. When we went last … Continue reading →

Going Bonkers is where my moms’ group has most of its active kids’ events. Jessie and I love Going Bonkers. Baby E is too little to appreciate it, but she won’t always be. One of the things I love about Going Bonkers is that upon entering the children and parents are stamped with the same number in fluorescent ink. The children are not leaving alone nor are they leaving with people they are not supposed to be leaving with. My moms’ group had its annual Valentine’s Day party at Going Bonkers. I was so excited when I got the ticket … Continue reading →