Totally Free Day at the Museum

The Field Museum had free days the whole month of February. The day the tuckpointers came to cut the whole in the wall for Daniel's bedroom, I gathered the kids and we headed for the Field Museum. I had planned on using the parking garage, but there was meter parking not too far away. $15 saved. Although the wind was blistery cold, we made it. The lady at ticket sales said she would give me the day for free, acting like it was a gift from her. I thanked her and then mentioned that I wanted to visit the underground adventure. She said since she didn't mention that that would cost, she gave it to me for free too! It was really that simple. I knew it cost extra and I had my card out ready to pay and everything. But she gave it too me. I'm not one to argue with others, so I chalked it up to My lucky day!

Grandma Brenda met us at the museum for lunch (tab on her). She had wanted to take us out to one of Chicago's more interesting restaurants, but Grace reminded us that there was a McDonald's in the museum. She remembered from when she went with Daddy and she was sure she could lead us to it. So we ate at McDonald's. It was lovely. Along with lunch, Grandma Brenda gave everyone money for the museum shop. Daniel got a dinosaur, Grace and Luci a royal Egyptian throne. (For the sake of Mr. Gross's teaching, I did have to pay for gas to get there. There are no totally free lunches.)

The perfect picure spot (according to Grace)

Underground adventure (the kids were scared of this exhibit from the beginning. Grace only finally became comfortable when I showed her that this was a seed, the very last thing in the adventure of the exhibit. Good thing it was free.)

Sue

I took pictures in the bathroom because it was a highlight of the trip. They had a potty small enough for Grace and Luci, a step stool that made hand washing easy and a way fun hand dryer.

The music room in the Crown Family Play Lab was definately a favorite. They liked playing all kinds of drums and precussion instruments. I liked the frogs the best.



They Mayan room was great too. They enjoyed playing with the corn.

My little scientific observers are so cute!

We had a great time. But as Grace often lets me know, family is most important. So, when I asked her what the best part of the day was, it was of course when Grandma Brenda was there. I asked what if she wasn't there? Still, she answered the best part was when Grandma Brenda was there. I said what if Grandma Brenda was there the whole time, then what would be your favorite part. And she said the part when Grandma Brenda was there. I just asked her what her favorite part was again, to see if her answer would be different. Her answer was, "My most favorite part was when Grandma Brenda was there, but my most saddest part was when Susie wasn't there."