Happy Birthday Gymboree Woodbridge!! |  |
Published: 01/20/2012
Seriously, is there anything better than wearing your kids OUT? Like, "s/he is actually going to take a NAP praise (insert deity of your choice here)!"
Okay, yes, there is. Because the Gymboree people, they're sneaky in a good way. Not only are they going to make sure your child needs a nap, they're going to make sure they're learning something, too. Ha! It's like Elmo, but better, because you don't have to have that "TV Guilt Complex", and they're tired at the end!
Okay, yes, there is. Because the Gymboree people, they're sneaky in a good way. Not only are they going to make sure your child needs a nap, they're going to make sure they're learning something, too. Ha! It's like Elmo, but better, because you don't have to have that "TV Guilt Complex", and they're tired at the end!
(This is Meshell, the owner of Gymboree Woodbridge. Have you ever seen someone who more obviously loves their job? She's so joyful and excited and the kids eat it up!!)
You might miss it if you're not thinking about it, but seriously- there's a lot of learning going on!! Songs tell children they're going "in" or "out", "up" or "down". They work on balance, agility, coordination, and teamwork. There's peer interaction and parent/child interaction. And, the world famous Gymboree bubbles. (These things are amazing. Go buy some.)
I am completely confident asserting that every child that came yesterday to our PWCMoms playtime had a fantastic time. Even the shy ones.
(BTW- Great to meet you guys!! I love having actual people to go with the names I see on the wall all the time!! Your kids are all adorable, too!! I was so impressed we didn't have even one temper tantrum! That's a small miracle in a group the size of ours!)
So here's the deal. You guys ask me all the time about indoor ideas for winter, and I really can't give you a better suggestion than Gymboree. It's warm and inviting, it's engaging and educational, and they've got classes in everything from play to music to art to sports to school skills (although you'd better get on the waiting list if you want into that one!). Your membership also gets you into open play times, which is a fantastic alternative to the park when it's cold outside.
It's safe (everything's matted and plush), it's clean (Mrs. Meshe was very sure we all sanitized our hands before going in, and clean socks on grown ups are required), and it's a great investment in your child's development and in your sanity, because hey, at least your getting out of the house once a week this winter!!
If you've got children in multiple age groups, be sure to ask about the Family Class, which allows you to bring everyone to one time and have a great time.
I want to wish a very happy birthday to Gymboree Woodbridge, which is obviously doing it right. It's a fun, safe place to take your little ones and have a fantastic time together. Great job, Gymboree!!
Disclosure: Gymboree Woodbridge provided PWCMoms with giveaway items for readers, in addition to offering a free class for myself, my child, and several readers. All opinions expressed, however, are my own.
