But I recently found an indoor playground called Hippo Hop. I didn't realize hippos hopped. I mean, they're quite large and I imagine it'd be difficult to get that much mass off the ground at one time to jump. But, I'll buy it. Sure. Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, Hippo Hop. It's essentially a big building with six or seven inflatable bounce/jump houses and a random assortment of surely germ-infested toys. You just kind of have to ignore the whole germ thing. As Mr. Cob says, it builds their immunities.
So, before we went to hop like hippos, I assumed that Lukas was too young to really enjoy the bounce houses. But I was wrong. He. Loved. It. He even loved when I accidentally double bounced him and he fell flat on his face after flying high into the air. I was waiting for the tears and he just rolled over and started laughing loudly. He's a dare devil, this one. The best part is that there is one bounce house dedicated to the little tyke crowd (3 and under). I had to play bad cop mom and kick a bunch of 5+ year olds out, but hey, I don't call him my "little" man for nothing - the kid could get trampled by a beefy 4 year old, never mind a wild 8 year old. Momma's gotta watch our for her little buddy.
If you have a wee one at home and haven't checked out one of these places, it's worth it. (And FYI, for you Atlanta mommas, I've been told that Monkey Joes in Roswell and Leaping Lizards in Decatur, are similar indoor bounce/playgrounds). Hippo Hop is only $5 ($3.75 if you buy a $30 prepaid card) a visit/kid (adults free!) with no time limit. I think that's pretty cheap for a rainy afternoon. Especially considering all the jumping wiped Lukas out and he took a good, long nap afterward. And what mom wouldn't pay a few bucks to ensure a few hours of quiet later in the day?!
These places are a godsend!! We have several up in our area and it is the best thing ever on a rainy day!!
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