This Girl Loves to Have Fun

Miss A had Thursday of last week off from school for Parent Teacher's Conferences.  As the sole elementary student in our family, it meant that she was all alone in having a day off.  Perfect excuse for a trip to our favorite children's museum about one hour away with one of our "little" friends.

We had a great morning exploring Space, Water, Gravity, Farming and the world of Engineering.  Really, where else can you experience so much in so little time?  Miss A's imagination was running full as we played each other in football and volleyball, as she grocery shopped to fill her basket with healthy choices, and trying time and again to make a ball go up a chute of piping tubes. 

I've been to this museum probably two dozen times with various children in our family/friends and cousins and its a fun experience every time.  Miss A and I had a fun time with our little buddy and his Mom.  According to Miss A, our lunch out at the Noodles Company allowed her to eat her favorite Mac and Cheese ever.  It's so yummy and made with real to goodness cheese.  "Well  I do like your Pioneer Woman mac and cheese too mom, but this is really good."  I believe those were Miss A's words when she saw my sad puppy dog face.

I love to watch this girl of mine have fun and experience new and old things.  She is a real joy.

Finally! Miss A's Favorite Musuem

Miss A has been waiting for months to go to her Favorite Children's Museum. We've planned a few trips that didn't pan out so she was thrilled when I told her Friday was the day. Because the junior high was in session, it meant it was a fun day just for Miss A.

Making the trip even better, we were able to hang out with some good friends. Miss A's friend B, while a few years younger, is such a kick. Since they both have older siblings, they love having the opportunity to be top dog for the day and do their own thing. The fact that B's mom is a great friend is just a bonus.

It was so fun to watch the kids dress up and dance on the stage, practice their best volleyball and football moves, and use their imagination skills to the fullest in this fabulous museum. Miss A is now considering being either a doctor, a vet, or maybe a fireman. She loves the big truck, but she's not so sure she likes the fire hat or jacket. Not quite the fashion statement she wants to make, I guess.

I love watching my children play and fulfilling Miss A's dream of going to the museum was wonderful. Now, she's planning her next day off school and praying that the big kids will be busy elsewhere.