Wednesday, August 5, 2009

On Getting Old -- 32











I wonder who has been having more fun – Calvin and Emmett or Grandma and Grandpa. Today Rosemary scheduled a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry. Too easily we forget the many places equally entertaining for youngsters and oldsters alike to go in this wonderful city of Chicago.

It has been years since we have been to the Museum, and what more enjoyment than to rekindle the experience with our grandsons.

We arrived at the Museum just about noon and had to fill the tiny tummies before we could begin the adventure. Our little Emmett is an eating machine -- chicken nuggets, fries, fruit and an apple juice to wash it all down. After fortifying ourselves with food we began to walk.

First stop was the farm section. The boys climbed on the tractor and combine. They climbed on the cow and pushed all the buttons they could reach. We watched baby chicks hatch from their shells.

Next came the Idea Factory – an area designed specifically for little kids. Here they shot water cannons, lifted blocks with a small crane, raced cars down an incline, and on and on.

From old time street cars to jet airplanes the boys took it all in.

This path to 70 is lined with delicious candy. Another day with innumerable pieces, too many to count, and we owe it all to two little tykes.

Ciao

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