Two Little Boys: Jay's Birthday Bowling Party!

Monday, September 26, 2011

Jay's Birthday Bowling Party!

Gabe's best friend from preschool last year, Jay, turned 5 recently. Jay no longer attends the Lynnfield preschool, but his mom drove Gabe's invitation over to the school and asked his teacher to put it in Gabe's take-home folder. I was so touched that Jay and his mom thought to include Gabe. Gabe still talks about Jay, and I know that he really misses not having his best bud in class anymore.

The party was held at the Wakefield Bowlerdrome, which is a very classic, old-school bowling alley. It was a GREAT party! This was Gabe's first time bowling, but he did a really good job. He got a lot of gutter balls (to be expected), but he also knocked a lot of pins down, too. The little girls at the party were too funny - they just threw the balls (lobbing them high in the air) and then just turned around, not even bothering to watch their ball. They really could have cared less. Gabe, on the other hand, stayed in a crouched position until he saw where his ball landed. Both Gabe and Jay were very into the bowling activity. At one point, Gabe came over to me and said, "Mom, bowling is great exercise, and exercise is good for your body."

I've made a connection with Jay's mom now, so I hope to invite Jay over for a playdate soon. Those two boys really enjoy each other!