You guys. I am not even making this up. I made sure to check in on Facebook when we got there and when we left, so ya know I ain’t lyin’ to ya. WE SPENT FOUR HOURS AT CHUCK E. CHEESE’S. And do you know, in that entire time, the real live Chuck E. only came out ONCE? What about all those signs saying he makes an appearance every hour on the :30? Bullshit. It’s all lies. We were there so long, an employee actually did a double take as we were leaving, and said, “You guys are STILL HERE? Wow, you’ve got stamina.”
Paul dispensed tokens to each child four at a time, so they couldn’t do too much damage too quickly, or lose their entire fortune in the sky tubes. The kids ran around, insane, like you do at Chuck E. Cheese, only reappearing at our table when they needed more tokens. Paul and I had a lovely time, eating salad and hot wings, and planning out our whole year. Over many hours, we discussed what home improvements we want to do this winter, whether or not Extreme Couponing pays off (hint: he’s obsessed), and the logistics of driving to California in July with all seven of us in one vehicle. We made plans. We had deep conversations. We’re used to blocking out the sounds of screaming children, after all, so it was almost like we were having a little date! While we were there, Mallory schooled Paul on proper cup stacking techniques. Did you know they do cup stacking in gym class nowadays? True story.
Anyway, Mallory showed Paul how to do it, and he did pretty well.
But you might find this video more entertaining – Paul and me trying to figure out the zoom on my iPhone. We sound like those old grandparents trying to use their webcam!
Honestly that sounds like a great evening. Right up my alley. Unfortunately that place drives Ty bonkers so the only time we go is when the kids get invited to a birthday party.
And stacking cups in gym? Really? It’s a fun, yet slightly mind bending concept.
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LaLaLaura Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
Yep. In gym. I mean, it’s not like they do it every day, just a few times a year. But all of my kids seemed to know how to do it really well!
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Sounds like a fun evening! And please remember that those Extreme Couponers break the rules of couponing all the time. Stores are tightening their policies and stuff because of that damn show.
And the easiest way to use coupons is to go to GrocerySmarts.com. And ask me if you have questions.
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LaLaLaura Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
I have questions! You need to take me to school! Show me your ways, oh frugal one. P.S. I just uploaded two short little videos of Paul stacking cups on this post. Haha!
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Looks like fun! The kiddos are growing like weeds!
Oh, I love the video…..haha!
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