Thursday, October 22, 2009
Today the workmen in our house are staining the hardwood floor, so we vacated and headed down Lake Shore Drive to the Museum of Science and Industry. I (Liz) decided the best course of action for toting a toddler and a baby around would be on foot instead of via stroller. Grace does not care for her car seat...and I envisioned myself with a crying Grace strapped to the stroller as I pushed it careening through the crowds in pursuit of a run away Lauren...more frightening that a trip to the chiropractor. So I strapped Grace into the Baby Bjorn, slung the diaper bag over my shoulders, buckled the waist belt, grabbed Lauren's hand (after having a conversation with her about how big girls get to walk through museums by themselves, but they need to stop when Mommy says stop and come back when Mommy says come back) and off we went.It was of course a free admission day.
So we were not alone in the museum.
But the crowds weren't as bad as free days at places like the Field Museum or the Shedd Aquarium. "Free" however is a misnomer if you park in their garage (are there other options?) - $16. Also, I apologize to Grace for not getting a picture of her on her first trip ever to a museum. I will make it up to you, I promise.
One of the best parts of the museum for toddlers is the Idea Factory which is an enclosed play space where they can run around with a bit more freedom. Here is Lauren streaing a crane arm which she used to pick up blocks with a magnet. The top picture of the post is her playing with the main draw...a water feature that snakes through the whole area (smocks recommended). 
Here is Lauren with our admission tickets sitting in front of a "giant Thomas." She liked the train exhibits.
Lauren enjoyed driving the submarine USS Chicago, and peeking through its periscope which looks out of the museum to the tree and cars outside.
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