Today was take your daughter to work day.
Let’s be honest here. Everyday at our house is take your daughter to work day. They spend countless hours at the
kitchen with B or at the
paint studio with me. They spent a great deal of their spring break in my kiln room (proof of that
here) and they can expect a lot more where that comes from this summer.
Last night while the girls were getting ready for bed B and I talked about what we had going on the next day at work and who should go with who and how everyday they watch and learn about taxes, scheduling, supply ordering and inventory, deliveries, revenue, costs, budgeting, cash flow projections and on and on and on. This is their every day.
We quickly declared today to be TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER TO PLAY DAY.
I made arrangements to have the studio covered for the day and we gave them the option to pick whatever they wanted to do. They were so excited! They asked to go for Jamba Juice and then play at the Children’s Museum. I agreed to all of the above. I also stressed that since we were playing hookey today they had to bank this work day for the summer when I needed their patience and help when my business was hectic and the days felt too short. They agreed. We shook on it.
Off for our adventure. 1st stop: Jamba Juice
We pulled up to the Children’s Museum to find a few buses and a very full parking lot. I’m not one for a crowd. Without prompting the girls asked if we could explore the aquarium and have lunch there while the crowds hopefully died down at the museum. Fabulous idea!
We had perfect timing at the aquarium. We were sat at a table right by the tank and as we finished up our lunch the mermaid show started.
The girls used their allowance to buy these stuffed seals (seals right? I’m not sure about all these stuffed animals)
We headed over to the Children’s Museum and again the timing was perfect. The buses cleared out and it seems the younger kiddos were heading home to nap. The girls were able to explore everything!
Snack time
After checking out the exhibits inside we headed outside. There is so much to do and I should have allotted more time for it.
They could have spent hours on the zip line and with no one else in line they got to take plenty of turns.
I told them it was time to wrap it up and head home. How could I say no to just a few more minutes?
This is definitely the way to spend a day!
Love this!
We took a little rest on the chair lift before heading out.
Oh and then had to stop at the park on the way to the car before truly heading home.
It was such a great day. I hope when we are feeling overworked and overtired and over-scheduled this summer we will remember this peaceful play day we had together.
Meyered...With Children 