Our trip to the Children's Museum

       Last weekend we took a trip to the Children's Museum and it was ah-maz-ing!  I am sure Amelia would love if we just moved into it, no seriously though, we would go every week if it was in town.  It is the perfect outing for a busy toddler, she could run, touch, and play with everything!  The best part is while having all this fun they are also learning.  My husband was worried she would be too young but the museum did a fantastic job of providing entertainment for all age groups. Here is a look at our trip (with an over abundance of pictures)!

     Our first stop was at the supermarket.  As you can see everything is at your child's level so it is easily accessible for them.  Plus they can push and fill their own little cart and check out their groceries as well.  I wasn't able to get photos of absolutely everything but they also had a cafe, newsroom, postoffice and auto body shop for kids to explore as well.  Amelia pushed her cart for about two steps and then she spotted the mustard!  She wouldn't put the mustard down although she did also choose a carrot.  Our cart was pretty empty because she would rather carry her groceries.  We did have to have a little talk about shopping in other people's carts though ;).

    Next we moved onto the prairie and farm exhibits.  At the farm they could collect eggs from the chickens, milk the cow, water the plants, harvest vegetables, and pick flowers!  Amelia took to the watering can right away.  She watered the flowers, the vegetables, and then decided she was "thirsty" and watered herself (don't worry it was pretend water).

    In the prairie area there was so much to see! Exhibits here included a windmill, climbing apparatus (for older children), a little house, teepee and a wigwam (I think thats what the stick house is called?).  This was such a nice big open area that Amelia got to run from one activity to the next.  She checked out the teepee and danced along with the Native American hoop dancing.  She was also drawn to the xylophone inside the wigwam.  It was so much fun to allow her curiosity to lead the way!

     Amelia was not so sure about the water room.  It could have been she was tired from the other activities but she just wanted to be carried through this room.  I didn't mind since the floor was quite wet and I didn't want her to slip anyways.  Other kids were having a blast with all the contraptions in this room, so maybe another time she will give it another try.

   After our short visit to the water room we moved onto the next area.  In here there was a wall with instruments and objects to make music with and on the opposite wall a whole set of clock gears.  Amelia got a kick out of both of these activities, until she saw the giant lite bright at the end of the room!

      It is hard to compete with a giant lite bright and this was the clear winner of the day!  At first she was just enjoying pulling the pegs out but eventually she figured out putting them in as well.  They are translucent pegs in many colors and when they put the peg into the slot it lights up.  We played at this activity for a long time and she was a pro by the end!

    We did not spend much time outside but the story wouldn't be complete without a mention of the giant t-rex!  I hope you enjoyed hearing about our first trip to the Children's Museum.  We had a lot of fun and will definitely be visiting again soon.  Now to start preparing for our trip to the fair tomorrow and the zoo on Saturday!  We are keeping busy and having tons of fun!  What fun summer activities do you have planned?

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