Showing posts with label Boston Children's Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boston Children's Museum. Show all posts
Monday, March 14, 2011
This weekend was a wee bit different than normal. I spent an amazing three days in Boston attending a training (through toLabor) to become a doula (or birth assistant for those who may not be familiar with the term). It was truly the most incredible experience and one that I wish I had had many years sooner! The women that I had a chance to meet and get to know are just outstanding! It was such a treat to get to spend so much time with so many like minded people!
Needless to say, for as full of "aha moments" as this weekend was I am also super tired today. And so, since I knew that if we did not stay busy it would be a looooooong day for all involved we decided to have a lovely adventure on a grey, gloomy, tired day such as this. Our day began with a meeting of the girl's fabulous new pediatrician. We decided to search out a new practice when we got a letter a couple of weeks ago saying that the their doctor was leaving. This is the third letter like this that we have recieved in four and a half years of being parents. So, immediately we posted on Facebook to see who people would recommened and almost immediately we had some leads. We are so grateful to have been suggested the practice where we are now! Oh, if only we had been with them from the very beginning! It is a very small practice and a much better fit for our family. After our meeting we headed into Boston (after all we were half way there), first stopping at Flour Bakery before heading over to the children's museum.
Grace chose a delicious pop tart.
Emma chose the mint oreo but ended up stealing some of my banana bread!
It was just the kind of day we three girls needed after a weekend apart! I am truly looking forward to a night full of vegging. I think crashing on the couch is just what this doula needs!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Dave's parents stayed with us until mid-day Saturday. We started our Friday off with a delicious breakfast at The Wayside Inn,
Followed by a trip to the Boston Children's Museum.
Grace got to see what it would be like to be on TV.
While Grace was practicing her hair dressing skills,
Em went shopping.
And of course, no trip to the BCM is complete without some bubble play!
We had such a blast at the museum! Ice cream was requested so off to Cabot's we went. We could not possibly pass up the chance to have a snack there what with it being on our way home and all. It truly was the cherry on top of the sundae of a most fabulous day!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Today I decided that we needed to do something outside of our house. I decided that we needed to go somewhere we had not been before, and that we should drag our friends from The Chronicles of Mad Molly and Her Trusty Sidekick the Roaming Gnome with us. I decided that we should head into Boston and go to the Boston Children's Museum!
I simply told the girls that we were going out in search of adventure. That was enough for them to kick it into high gear. We had breakfast, got dressed and headed out.
There was much excitement from Grace when we arrived at Casa Johnston.
Emma however was fast asleep.
We acquired our friends and headed on in to Boston.
Upon arrival we got down to the business of having fun and discovering new things!
Don't you put your bacon in the toaster too?
Just when you think the BCM cannot get any cooler you discover that it has a Recycle Shop!
Companies can donate their extra/left over materials to the museum, and for a small fee you can purchase a bag to fill with whatever materials you choose. This would be a great way to stock up on supplies for various projects!
We absolutely love that it's a green museum. So cool!
Time to head home.
We had a totally terrific time! In the words of Grace today was "great fun"! It was the perfect way to spend the day, and the Boston Children's Museum totally gets and A+! However, when it comes to parking it gets an F. There is no parking lot right at the museum so you have to walk a couple of blocks. On a warm, beautiful day this would not be a problem, however on a cold winter day it's a big problem. Especially when you consider that the museum is by the harbor which makes it even colder!
There is a cafeteria to eat in, and you can either bring your own lunch or buy it at Au Bon Pain (which is attached to the museum).
The girls truly were delighted at every thing they encountered, and while they were sad to leave I think they were OK with it too. We all were super worn out!
We hope that you had a fabulous adventure of your own today too!
And on that note, we'll see you tomorrow.
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