Jacks ran back and forth in front of the tanks screaming, "WOW!!!!" while we were at the Georgia Aquarium on Sunday morning. And who wouldn't at all these amazing sights to see? Joe took a few gratuitous shots of the sea life, as you can see above, because it was all so beautiful. It was semi crowded, but late morning was a very good time to go. The crowds were picking up as we walked out at around 1 in the afternoon. If it's too crowded, it's too hard to get up to the tanks to see these amazing wonders.
Last February, my team took our 6th graders on a field trip to this aquarium, and it really made me want to bring young Jacks. But, some teachers and I saw a child get separated from his mother in the blink of an eye. My friend Jenn awesomely helped the child get back to his mama, but it still really affected me. So, we borrowed a baby leash to keep Jacks wrangled while we were in the aquarium. Yes, you read that right - a baby leash. It is really a monkey back pack, and the tail is a long leash with a loop on the end of it. We got some interesting looks from people, but we knew where our child was, he was able to run freely, and we got to enjoy the fish with him because we weren't hunched over chasing him. So, although I claimed I would NEVER put my child on a leash, I'm not too proud to change my tune.
Jacks might be a little young for a venue like this one - the chances that he'll remember this visit are kind of slim - but he loved it while he was there, and his admittance was FREE because he's still under 3.
Last February, my team took our 6th graders on a field trip to this aquarium, and it really made me want to bring young Jacks. But, some teachers and I saw a child get separated from his mother in the blink of an eye. My friend Jenn awesomely helped the child get back to his mama, but it still really affected me. So, we borrowed a baby leash to keep Jacks wrangled while we were in the aquarium. Yes, you read that right - a baby leash. It is really a monkey back pack, and the tail is a long leash with a loop on the end of it. We got some interesting looks from people, but we knew where our child was, he was able to run freely, and we got to enjoy the fish with him because we weren't hunched over chasing him. So, although I claimed I would NEVER put my child on a leash, I'm not too proud to change my tune.
Jacks might be a little young for a venue like this one - the chances that he'll remember this visit are kind of slim - but he loved it while he was there, and his admittance was FREE because he's still under 3.
Nealy was there, too! The fish above her head proves it!
Look at how huge this fella is compared to Jacks's head.
It looks like Jacks is touching this alligator!
He loved these star fish....
After the Aquarium, Jacks had a ton of fun at the play ground in Centennial Olympic Park. I wish we had a playground this toddler friendly in Auburn. There are two playgrounds, and one of them is covered in cork. He played in both areas, but the cork covered one was a toddler's paradise.
The traffic in Atlanta might drive my blood pressure through the roof, but it was totally worth it. We had a great time!
don't even get me started on Ikea.....we don't have pictures, because it seemed silly to take pictures of us shopping at a home goods store. However, since I have declared Ikea my own personal Disney World, now I'm sad I don't have pictures of it. Love, love, love, love, love, love Ikea. I am desperate to go back without kids, because they both started to lose it about half way through the market place. So, I reluctantly raced past lighting and textiles and gardening and so much more I tearfully bypassed in order to get my screaming babies to the car. But, we did eat supper in the cafeteria there, and it was divine! Swedish meatballs with ligonberry sauce - YUM! The best part? We all ate for $17. It was twice that at the Aquarium for less superior food.
Okay, gotta finish feeding little. More in a bit...
Look at how huge this fella is compared to Jacks's head.
It looks like Jacks is touching this alligator!
He loved these star fish....
After the Aquarium, Jacks had a ton of fun at the play ground in Centennial Olympic Park. I wish we had a playground this toddler friendly in Auburn. There are two playgrounds, and one of them is covered in cork. He played in both areas, but the cork covered one was a toddler's paradise.
The traffic in Atlanta might drive my blood pressure through the roof, but it was totally worth it. We had a great time!
don't even get me started on Ikea.....we don't have pictures, because it seemed silly to take pictures of us shopping at a home goods store. However, since I have declared Ikea my own personal Disney World, now I'm sad I don't have pictures of it. Love, love, love, love, love, love Ikea. I am desperate to go back without kids, because they both started to lose it about half way through the market place. So, I reluctantly raced past lighting and textiles and gardening and so much more I tearfully bypassed in order to get my screaming babies to the car. But, we did eat supper in the cafeteria there, and it was divine! Swedish meatballs with ligonberry sauce - YUM! The best part? We all ate for $17. It was twice that at the Aquarium for less superior food.
Okay, gotta finish feeding little. More in a bit...
1 comment:
We LOVE the GA Aquarium. We went last Easter with the kids and Cara had a blast. We might just have to meet up and take the whole brood!
And I have never been to Ikea. Girls trip mebe?
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