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After a long week of commuting on Hwy 290 and coming home to children who are amused by high pitched screams and throwing food, you may not be ready for a weekend of quality family bonding. If, like me, you sometimes feel guilty that you are not excited to greet the chaos of the weekend, read on for some fun, low cost ways to combat the craziness.
1. Go to the park. No matter where you live in this vast expanse of a city, you can find one near you by visiting www.houstontx.gov/parks/. You can let the little monsters run wild and scream as much as they want. The open spaces will carry the sound away, and the fresh air will help to rejuvenate you. We like to bring bubbles, a Frisbee, and a ball when we go. Most parks also have playgrounds where children can socialize and leave you to sit on the bench and enjoy the peace.
2. Go to the mall. You don't have to go shopping, and you don't even have to eat in the food court. If you have small children, take them to the play area and let them loose. Most malls now have a children's soft play area with slides, climbing structures, and a soft floor to fall on. When we go, my three year old daughter just runs in circles "like a cwazy person!" until she exhausts herself. My husband and I sit on the nice, sofa-style bench, sip a fancy coffee, and watch.
3. Go to the Houston Zoo. Admission is not too steep if your family is small. You can spend hours at the zoo wandering through the exhibits and enjoying the kids' excitement. The John P. McGovern Children's Zoo has an interactive Discovery Center, petting zoo, and frog fountain for hot Houston summers. The zoo even offers free admission on some holidays. See www.houstonzoo.org for details. When you leave the zoo, stop by the playground in Hermann Park. There is another splash pad and an enormous free playground with swings, playhouses, and jungle gyms to keep the kids busy until they are worn out for a sleepy ride home.
We have found that when we are exhausted from a stressful work week with tantrum-filled evenings, getting out of the house and finding something fun to do energizes and relaxes us at the same time. After all, when the children are entertained, everyone is happy! This is not pandering to spoiled munchkins; it's more about manipulating the mood.
For more info: www.houstonzoo.org, www.houstontx.gov/parks
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