Sometimes it’s good to take the kids out to play, even if it’s only for a little while.  One place we like to go is the play area at the mall in Wheaton.  It’s pretty simple really.  A kangaroo indicating the height restrictions welcomes them into the play area.  Kids take off their shoes and climb over a bunch of padded play equipment, including a frog, ladybug, bridge, car, and log tunnel.  There are also spinning funny people/apes and mirrors.

Ride \'em turtle

The kids have a great time, from the babies barely walking to the elementary aged ones.  What could be better than driving and jumping off the head of a frog?