What We Do

Since being home I've started learning about all the little people activities around town. I decided to make a list of all that occupies us in hopes that (if anyone actually reads this) it might you give some ideas. Also, that you might help us find some new activities. Please share what you know!

• The Park: We can be found at least twice a week at the park. My personal favorite to take the girls to when I'm by myself is Buffalo Park, (be sure to take purses, etc. out of cars though as one of our friends had her car broken into during a party there :( it was sad.) it's good sized so they have lots to do, but not so huge I can't see them when they run off. It's also super shaded for hot days.
• The Nature Center: It's got tons to look at both inside and outside. We LOVE Little Nature Lovers on Thursday mornings. It's for preschoolers and they always have a cool theme. I also enjoy seeing what Josie is going to be like when she gets to school. (This is free and you don't have to register. Take your kids at 9:30 next Thursday; you won't regret it!)
• The Library: We go a lot. There are puzzles and books of course, and at our local branch there's a separate room for kids so they can talk without disturbing people. We also go to story time. There are tons of options and times all around the city. Check this link if you're interested: http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us/Programs/Kids.htm
• Chick-Fil-A: Good food, and a playground. What's not to love? I will say that I have taken the three girls there alone, however, I've always met Dan there during his lunch so he helped me get out. I can't imagine trying to haul my kids out of there alone it would be a nightmare.
• The Humane Society: It's like a free zoo that's air conditioned. It's small enough that the girls can walk around, but big enough that we can spend an hour there if we want. They don't open until 11 though. If you're a pet person you might not want to go there as you might leave with a new friend.
• Bowling: I signed the girls up for the Kids Bowl Free program over the summer, so we could get that done super cheap. I'm sure they have some sort of program/special during the school year too.
• Open Gym: The Northwest YMCA has open gymnastics play for kids up to 5 or 6 (you'd have to call to check). It costs $5 whether or not you are a member and it happens on Friday from 1-2. We haven't been yet, but we're hoping to be able to go soon. Anybody want to hold the baby for me?
• Pump it Up: They also have times just for little people the info is here: http://www.pumpitupparty.com/ks/wichita/west-wichita-ks/birth-day-party-10-p33q96q4.htm We haven't hit this up yet either. I wanted to over the summer but couldn't imagine chasing both girls while I was huge. And now, anybody want to hold the baby for me?
• Then there are the obvious, somewhat expensive activities, but we still love them: The Zoo, the Exploration Place, Tanganyika, and Botanica.
• One of these days I'm going to make a trip to Hutchinson for the Reno County Museum (it's free and they have an awesome room for kids that you can sit in for HOURS) and the zoo (also free and small enough for little people to roam without a stroller). Dan and I frequent both on the weekends, but someday I'm going to brave this on my own.

My guess is that there is more to do in Wichita, that I don't know about, so PLEASE share if you've got something!