This school year we are trying something a little new. The boys are getting old enough that they are not totally exhausted after school everyday. So, this year, the Big Guy got to pick out one extracurricular activity. He chose…..we went…but I wanted to do something a little bit more.
I have become more acutely aware that my guys are not going to want to do all of these fun things they drive me NUTS about doing now. Solution: on Wednesdays, we are going to go do something they want to do….best of all….we are together.
The boys’ Aunt and Uncle gave them a year pass to for Christmas last year. (I *heart* these type of gifts!!!) We have been several times and it has been a great place for Law Man to take them on some hot Saturdays.
Having said that, going on a weekday afternoon, during the school year, was totally different. It was *quiet*, there were only a dozen or so other people in the entire museum, there were NO LINES. We had a great time. They boys were able to explore at their own pace and their mom was not doing the neurotic thing she does when the boys wander off in a crowd. Overall, it was amazing…..I think we are going to enjoy this time together once a week.
I watched an entire puppet show put on by the “Big Guy”
They both spent a lot more time working on activities and puzzles. They were asking me a ton of questions…..trying to figure out how to change water flow and arrange various shapes to make a perfect square!!!! It was so fun to watch their brains work.
They both were able to ride the Segway…..I will never wait in that crazy line on a busy day.
When it was time to close, we headed out to the grass and enjoyed a picnic of grapes and string cheese. We talked about what they learned at school that day and who they played with. The boys loved having a special afternoon just for them and I felt like a really good mom. Sometimes this is all I need to push through the more “tedious times.”
So, Where R We???? Science Museum Oklahoma
I was also beginning to think the boys were out growing the Science Museum. Not at all….they are now at a whole new level of wanting to engage the exhibits. We will be back!!!
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Love the idea that you set aside time together weekly. It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in the tedious parts of the after-school-busy-ness. Thanks for sharing.