Imagination Comes Alive!!

Today the boys and I met some old friends at Pretend City. This is our third time there and our best one yet. If you haven't been there, you must go. It is a bit pricey, but worth it if you stay for a few hours. I love how they have something for all different ages and interests.

Pretend City is set up like a little town. There is a library, Art Studio, Cafe (Veg-in-Out), Beach and water area, doctor and dentist offices, grocery, farm, construction site, community park, theater/stage, fire and police stations, a full house== it is MAGICAL.

The last time Nathan was there he got enough money to buy Ralph's market. Today he wanted to do the same thing. For $300 he became the owner of the store. Before he bought it he earned extra money by working in the store. The workers at Pretend City or so great at engaging the kids and letting them go wild with their imagination. They totally supported Nathan in his effort to buy the store and then run it. The art department made him a sign for his neck that said "Owner of Ralph's- Nathan Crout". They also made he and Jason wallets to hold all their money (which you get from ATM machines around the place).

Nathan even got other kids to work for him as check-out help, shelf organizers, and food collectors. The fire in his eyes as he was working and creating this life for himself was so amazing. Check out the pictures below to see the evolution of his ownership!!

Nathan working the register
(with bow tie and ownership plaque hanging around his neck)
Proud owner of his store- with his uniform on!

Before Nathan bought Ralph's

After the purchase-
"Welcome to Nathan's Fresh Fare"
Nathan calling his distributors- "I am always on hold"
"911- help me, I worked too hard and I am all busted up!"

Jason had a blast as well, but he was busy in every area in the city. He was happy to get money (and even stole some from the cafe). We decided that what Pretend City was missing was a jail for those future criminals!! We could have stayed here longer, but the dog needed as home for a walk. Again, come to Pretend City sometime and let your children's imagination run wild (and yours too)!!

"I so happy"

Jason loved his window, window, door, door house.
There are lots of ways to get in and out!