We spent Friday at the National Zoo. Last time we were at the zoo Lily spent the majority of her time under the misters and showing the zoo map to all of the animals. This trip Lily was far less interested in the misters but still fascinated with the map.
We spent most of Saturday in the Museum of Natural History. Lily LOVED the dinosaur and ocean exhibits. Lily assured me she wasn't afraid in the dinosaur exhibit...however, she was holding my hand so tightly the feeling is just now returning!
For Lily the highlight of the weekend was not part of our "planned" itinerary. Sure the zoo was great...the museum was fun...riding the subway is always exciting (just not for Mom)...a ride on the carousel was an added bonus...but Lily's favorite part of the weekend, by far, was NASA's Earth Day exhibit on The Mall.
Lily made a satellite out of Legos, completed a puzzle of the Earth, had her picture taken in a space suit, viewed satellite photos tracking development in the Chesapeake Watershed over the last 15 years, and more. Our girl was in heaven. Seriously.
More than one of the NASA folks told Lily that she would be a scientist or an astronaut when she grew up. Lily smiled politely...but it was obvious she was not amused. Once we were out of earshot Lily nervously asked me if she *had* to be a scientist or an astronaut when she grew up because she really has her heart set on being a pet babysitter. :^)
Career counseling aside, Lily LOVED everything about the NASA exhibit - especially the tchotchkes. The NASA calendar she received has already been taken for Show and Tell and is now proudly hanging in Lily's bedroom. Oh, and the NASA bag she received has rarely left her back!
It really was a wonderful weekend and a great way to celebrate our 5th family-versary!
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