Earthquakes and Big Blue Blocks

This morning when Dylan woke up, he said we are going to the museum.

Just, out of the blue.  "Mommy, we are going to the museum today."

I lazily looked outside at the cold, freezing rain.  It seemed ambitious. 

I asked Eva.  She was on board too.  So, we went ahead with Dylan's "great idea."

It turned out to be a fabulous idea.  We took our time.  It wasn't crowded. 
Eva spent 20 minutes playing with a bird puzzle, and she was as content as could be.

My highlight of our trip, was watching Dyleva play with the big, blue, foam blocks.  We spent an hour doing so.  During this time, several other ninos joined us.  And as I watched, cringing, waiting for the first explosion, it never came.

Dyleva did an awesome job sharing, using their words, and being patient.  Even when one little boy came and knocked Eva's castle down, she said, "That's okay, we can put it back up again." 

We left a little time to explore the upstairs.  Dyleva really likes the exhibit, "Wonders of our Earth,"  (I think...or maybe "Forces..")

A new spot Eva found fascinating is the earthquake simulation.  There are blocks where she would create a house or building.  When she finishes, there are three levels of earthquake that she may choose to destroy her construction.  Very entertaining.

So as we returned, very tired and ready for a nap, I looked over at Dylan. 

"Hey Dyl."  He looked up.

"That was a great idea you had today; going to the museum."

"I know, Mommy."