Multiple Momstrocity

I love reading blogs by other moms. I especially love reading blogs by moms of multiples. I love hearing about the trials and tribulations of moms that are in the same plight as myself. I recently happened upon a blog by a mom in Toronto called Multiple Momstrocity . The clever name is what drew me in. I can definitely identify with someone who is mothering multiple little monsters. 

The post that I read was a review of Finding Dory. This was helpful to me on so many levels. It is one thing to go online and read the latest movie review from someone who goes and watches films sans children. Yes the review will give a thorough analysis of the film, but what it won't do is tell you how well children will sit through it. Of course, every child is different. However, I can surely appreciate a well articulated review done by a mother who has sat through several children's films with multiples. In her review, she talks about the best and worst aspects of the film, as well as what the parents will find enjoyable. In short, after reading her review I will be taking my tribe to view Finding Dory. 

I commented on Momstrocity's blog and let her know how much I appreciated and enjoyed her review. To my great surprise she immediately responded and thanked me. I included the link to my blog in my comment in hopes that I can garner another kindred spirit in this blogosphere.

Thanks for stopping by today and remember . . . a body in motion stays in motion!

Bounce!

One of the newest kid crazes are those giant warehouses that have been filled with trampolines and giant foam pits. Well, we JUMPED, on this bandwagon!

Physical activity is important to me, so when I came across Bounce Trampoline Sports in Syosset, New York, I was instantly intrigued.

The Website

The website was bright and engaging. It was easy to navigate and view the different activities offered at the facility. Pricing and hours were clearly delineated. Contact information was given, and when I did call them to inquire further, they were very helpful.  Waivers must be signed prior to jumping at Bounce. The website gives these waivers so that they may be filled out ahead of time. Enough about paperwork, on to the fun stuff.

Commute & Parking

As I mentioned, Bounce Trampoline Sports is in Syosset. This can be a bit of a commute depending on where you are coming from. It is located in a fairly isolated location. The area consists almost entirely of warehouses. The perk, especially for New York, is plenty of free parking. The downside is that unless you are using an Uber or yellow cab, you will not be able to reach this gem via subway or other any other form of mass transportation.
  

Bounce

 

The facility itself is enormous. It is well organized and handles the flow of traffic both kids and adults effectively. There are different areas designated for different age groups. Each area is equipped with one to two supervisors who maintain constant vigilance over their assigned area. There are foam pits they can flip into and ones that have a trapeze like swing launching kids into the pits. There is extreme basketball where kids can live out their slam-dunking LeBron James dreams. There is a concession stand that offers a variety of snacks that are mostly appealing to the kiddos. They did have an espresso machine that I partook in.

 

 For the Grown-Ups

 

If you are a parent, and you don't want to jump, there is a parents' lounge located in the front of the facility. It is placed strategically so that no child can escape the building or his parent's watchful eye. The couches are plenty and comfortable, there are also outlets and charging stations for cell phones, laptops, or what have you.

 

5 Stars

 

I recommend this place to parents who have kiddos aged 4 and up. This place will get the kids moving and sweating. I promise you they won't want to leave! When you are finally able to persuade them into getting back in the car, they will fall blissfully asleep on the return ride with visions of trampolines in their heads. For more information, I am including the following link: Bounce.

Mission Accomplished! Remember . . . a body in motion stays in motion.