Live and Learn
Apr. 14, 2006
Spring Break
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April 10- 14 Although it we're already pretty relaxed with our learning, it was nice to have a week off. We slept in (well, as much as little one would let us), played outside on the swingset in the treehouse, worked in the yard, visited the library and watched some episodes of Reading Rainbow (about music) we'd put on the DVR several weeks ago. We had a whirlwind day on Tuesday. First we made another trip to MOSH. We've visited several times (have a yearly pass) but hadn't managed to see the planetarium show. It wasn't all that great but we still learned a few new things. The emphasis on evolution was a bit much at times but even that spurred some good conversation with oldest afterwards. I hear the laser music shows are pretty good so maybe we'll give one of those a try. Next we went to the Cummer Museum. On Tuesdays admission is free after 4 p.m. Dh met us there and took the kids to the children's area. My hands-on, kinesthetic learners love that children's area. With the kids happy and occupied, I used the opportunity to wander the halls at the opposite end......the "adult area"! ;-) Since it was the week before Easter, I decided to visit the european art collection which features many pieces of religious art. I hadn't seen many of those paintings since my college years and it was quite a contemplative and restorative time. I rejoined dh and kids and we all took a walk through the gardens. The garden was in full spring glory - little one about had "pretty flower" overload. It was all we could do to keep her from picking one of everything in sight.  Here's a picture out front by one of the impressionist sculptures left from the Sewell exhibit.  After we left the museum, we took the chance, while near downtown, to visit our new Main Library.  We didn't have much time so we were only able to visit the children's area. We were very impressed. It is set up in an "old Florida" theme - lots of lovely greens and blues everywhere. The furniture is aquatic themed - manatee and alligator couches. They have spacious arts and crafts rooms and a children's theater. The kids were overwhelmed with all the books and comfy reading areas and could've stayed for hours. I promised we'd come back. I really hope to get to some of the programs there this summer. This picture isn't very clear (I think I had my flash off) but here's middle on one of the chairs.  |
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