Ever since my child’s teacher commented he was “rough” during play, I had been trying to plan more play dates for my child to play with other kids after a parent teacher meeting.

I am unable to put it down in words appropriately but I could see some link and attributed the behaviour to him spending a lot of time playing with his autistic cousin. Yes, they do play differently.

As much as I want my son to spend more time with his cousin, it will be good for him to have other play mates too since is an only child.

When Legoland came up during a conversation during a play date with my clique of mummies, we decided to plan and visit during the last week of school holiday,

Logistics, three out of four families have cars so someone decided to be a saint and suggested to split the family up.

Thing is… I don’t stay around the same area and it takes my 45 mins journey to pick one member up when it only takes me 20 mins to the causeway…

Convenience for one family but inconvenience to another? Never mind, It is okay since it is not everyday I travel with them, but if I am that family I wouldn’t want to split my family up and I would have hired private transport. I am sure it is small money compared to regular botox sessions.

Closer to the date, another mummy commented Legoland tickets are expensive since it will cost her family $300+ after discount. Seriously?

You posted on social media that your husband gifted you an Hermes bag and also your multiple shopping trips at luxury boutiques, $300 is too much? Maybe buy one less branded t-shirt?

Then the group collectively decided not to visit and opted indoor playground the whole day since is it much more affordable in JB. Fine, but I hate to disappoint my kid.

One week before the trip, branded family could not make it so botox family could not go as well since there is one less car. Great.

Leftover family and I decided our families are going ahead to Legoland since they are unable to cancel their hotel stay. Mummy from leftover family invited another friend along.

Come travel day, turns out leftover family has not bought their tickets. I found it rather strange because she was the one that told me tickets are half price on their website earlier in the week. I bought mine off Agoda and they were at half price too.

We reached when the theme park was about to open and she went to queue. I found it strange as well because it is two families without tickets and the problem can easily be solved buying them online. E-tickets from such portals are instant and fuss free.

We were outside waiting together until my son decided he wanted to go inside to look for Lego aeroplane set which I promised I will get him. Time check 10.45am.

We returned to the entrance at 11.30am and leftover mummy said they are undecided because they have to pay full price. Hello, book online using other portals? She commented only is still $20 more than she last saw. Yah, a lot less than paying full price but I don’t know how her mind works.

Time wasted is more important than money. You rather spend wasting 90 mins at the entrance than spend precious moments with your kid?

I still don’t understand how you can spend all the time and money at branded outlets decking your kids in Kenzo and Hugo Boss but find $20 more too much on theme park tickets.

It was 12.30pm when I bumped into them at a ride. Finally, they decided to come in. Another hour more when I found them under a shelter sulking at the weather because it rained.

Cloudy, light rain and no direct sunlight. This is perfect weather my dears. I did not want to say so much but I took all the kids and went to the tower, took a few train rides before they joined for 4D shows. How can Legoland be fun when you waste time being stationary?

My husband said next time don’t go out with leftover family anymore. I told him, unless he can arrange play dates with other 5 year olds, I will gladly ditch the group.