We had closed on the house just a few days before, and Theo had gone back to Lubbock for his last week of the summer session. Bo's birthday was on Wednesday, right in the middle of the week that was all about trying to find a new place for all of the crap we brought from Arizona, trying to get the kids registered for school, stocking our fridge after forgetting to bring in the cooler we left in the garage for two days, you get the picture.
Bowen being the great sport that he is agreed that a day at the local swimming pool would suffice on his actual birthday followed by a celebration once his dad was home on Friday. Stellar mom that I am, I left my camera at home while we frolicked at the outdoor Southwest Amarillo public pool in 100+ degree weather. At least I am consistent in keeping the photographic documentation of my third child to a bare minimum. I told myself that all would be redeemed when we celebrated on Friday.
In driving around, our kids had spotted an eatery called Pizza Planet. If you are familiar with the movie Toy Story at all, you know that this is a place of fun frolic and good food. Think Chucky Cheese with a space theme. Since spotting it, the boys had made repeated requests to go check out this establishment. Perfect birthday destination!
Friday rolled around, and Theo got home for good. This in itself was awesome. After more than two months, we were finally reunited! As dinnertime approached we readied ourselves for some epic party time at the Pizza Planet. We jumped in the car and headed to the place we had passed several times in excited anticipation. As we drove into the actual parking lot, we began to realize that this place looked a little on the small side as it was at the end of a not huge strip mall. Once we could see inside the front doors it became obvious that Pizza Planet was not a big video game filled, token dispensing, candy machine kind of place. It was take out only! There was not even a chair in the lobby!
Plan B. One of the nice things about being in a bigger town is the abundance of decent chain restaurants to choose from. We even suggested Chucky Cheese. The boys all quickly shot down that idea and voted for Olive Garden as an alternative. I have trained them well. Even though it was Friday night, we had gone early enough that we were able to get in pretty quickly and commence the celebration. Bowen got to open his presents while we waited for our food, and then we stuffed ourselves with gluttonous abandon. Not a bad way to celebrate this wonderful young man's big day turning 10.
Happy Birthday, Bowen. 10 years old!
Pizza Planet made me laugh out loud. Thanks for sharing.
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