Had a playdate at a new play structure indoor playground that costs $9 per kid (sibling discounts though) but I had a free pass. Wyatt really liked the play structure, but then one of my friend's kids somehow wangled a balloon and then Wyatt had a meltdown because he wanted a balloon. It took a long time to calm him down. The play structure owners didn't want to give Wyatt a balloon because the policy is that you get a balloon or prize when you leave. My friend's kid took his balloon all through the play structure and no one said anything. But then Wyatt took his balloons in and the owners were all upset about it and said it was dangerous and I had to get him out of there. Then they gave me trouble when Wyatt went in the toddler section even though he wasn't bothering anyone.  And of course they had a water dispenser and Wyatt used up all of their paper cups and had water dripping all over the cement floor.  Lovely!  At least he didn't grab any of the packages of cookies and chips that were right there on the counter within kids' reaches.

Then there was a birthday party and, of course, tons of balloons which totally set Wyatt off.  I had to work hard to keep Wyatt out of the party room, which of course did not have a door on it. 

So, even though the play structure place says it is autism friendly (the owners have an autistic child) and they even hired an adult greeter who has autism, it seemed as though Wyatt was "too autistic" for their play structure. I explained to the owner lady that Wyatt is only 4 yrs old but looks older. After that, the lady seemed a little nicer to me and seemed to warm up. She told me I had a tough job [as Wyatt's mom].

But then, unfortunately, another friend of mine came over and started chewing the owner out for "persecuting" my son. It was really hot and sweaty in there and not a lot of fun for me as a mom. Overall, I think Wyatt had fun in the ball pits, so I'm glad that I went even though I feel like I've been through an ordeal.