Have you ever noticed when you're really looking forward to something or think you're doing something special for someone else it never seems to work out quite right? Well, that's kind of how today went. I had planned a special outing for Reagan to visit the National Building Museum. A friend suggested it and when I looked it up on line their "Building Zone" looked so cool I absolutely knew Reagan would love it! So even if it wasn't the most convenient thing to load up the kids and trapse across DC changing trains and everything I knew Reagan would have a blast...
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Before I recount Reagan's adventures and so I'm not remiss again in my motherly duties let me start by providing a picture of Kennedy's first metro/train ride (you can see the train in the background). She slept a good part of the way there so I would say it didn't impress her too much or bother her too much either. lol :) I think Reagan enjoyed the elevators as much or more than the trains. :)
When we got to the museum there was so much cool stuff! It was so bright and colorful and looked like so much fun!!! You can see from the few pictures I snapped of Reagan (there were so many more fun activities for kids - big legos, puzzles, books with a reading area, a playhouse where you could see inside the walls, big bricks to build with and so much more) that you would think any kid would have a blast and could play for hours in the "Building Zone." Even though it might look like we had a great time remember pictures can be deceiving... We weren't at the museum for even half an hour. It was probably more like 20 minutes. Reagan's behavoir was terrible and she kept throwing tantrums. I have no explanation for it what so ever. There were so many cool toys and activities. The only thing I can think is there was a museum employee who was a little odd and was asking her questions. On the other hand I should have known we were probably headed for trouble when Reagan kept saying "No, I NOT cute" when anyone told her she was during our metro ride... Whatever the reason there's no excuse for the behavoir and I have no idea why Reagan wouldn't have throughly enjoyed herself today.
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On that note... here's Reagan playing with magnetic building materials until the employee brought her a second box to explore
Running through a big door we built (before knocking it down and before getting mad because I apparently wasn't rebuilding it the right way even though it was exactly the same as before - I really don't know why she was mad and since all she would do was scream at me instead of talk I couldn't help her out much)
Discovering how to clip toys together
Kennedy getting in on the action too :)
Reagan trying on a hard helmet in the dress up area (the gloves infuriated her before she even attempted to put them on - I guess they looked too difficult???)
Construction worker Kennedy - both girls are ready to go to work with you Grandpa Jim! As long as you don't suggest Reagan wear any gloves that is! lol :)
After leaving the museum and getting calmed down a bit I spotted a hot dog stand. We decided to get a healthy lunch of watermelon juice (never had that before but it was pretty good), chips, and of course a hot dog (Reagan's first!). As it was Reagan's first hot dog I thought that might be fun too. Wrong again!!! Here is the tantrum Reagan threw because I asked her if she'd like a bite. Note: As it was an unhealthy hot dog I didn't tell her she had to eat it, I didn't force it down her throat, all I did was ask if she'd like a bite. What kind of a terrible person/mother would do a thing like that??? I guess the same one that would take a picture because by this point I didn't know what to do with her... lol :)
This next picture was taken especially for the benefit of Uncle Scott and Aunt Arla who can not believe their sweet god daughter has violent temper tantrums let alone ones that involve throwing herself face down on the ground. Well, here's the proof...
After a long hug and snuggle Reagan decided the hot dog did look yummy and enjoyed a few bites. She also liked the chips and had a good time with the straw(s) and watermelon juice which proved to be a hit.
We stopped to enjoy our impromtu lunch/snack across the street from the museum at the National Law Enforcement Memorial. It was very nice and Reagan had a good time in the grassy areas. Thankfully my sweet two year old reappeared at this point and stuck around for the rest of our adventure! :)
Kennedy woke up from a brief catnap and decided to enjoy the nice weather and green grass too.
Reagan is picking grass and dropping it on her head/hair as well as sharing it with Kennedy on her blanket
Regardless of Reagan, Kennedy had a wonderful day! She is such an easy baby!
Because of Reagan's excellent behavoir on the ride back we decided to end the day on a positive note with an ice cream cone. I sure hope our next fun day out is easier and more enjoyable for everyone involved! :)
Kennedy is such a sweetheart!!! Here she is still just chilling out and going along for the ride while Reagan gets her ice cream. She was totally content and happy entertaining herself with her duck from Uncle Barry and Aunt Annette. What a honey bear!
Thank you to Aunt Arla for the dress Reagan is wearing. I forgot to thank her for that in the previous post Reagan was wearing it. I think it is precious!
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