Have you ever seen the movie “Story of Us”? It’s a crazy-real movie for those that have been through divorce or separation; my parents were divorced when I was 2. Beautiful soundtrack. Memorable monologue delivered by Michelle Pfeiffer to Bruce Willis as a last cry for her family. In the movie, the family sat down at the dinner table and gave their “High-Lows”. Each would take a turn telling the single best and worst thing of their day. Loved it! I’d love to do this with my family in the future.
OK, that was a long tangent (with not much of a point).
Here on the CincyNanny blog, we are going to do something similar. We’ll celebrate our “High5” each week. So stop back by for more!
High5: Summer Toddler Field Trips
5. Our Neighborhood Park (Julif’s) – Beyond regular park activities, we like to walk around the track and meet neighbors. We’ll have a snack while sitting on the bleachers taking in an amateur ball game. And, despite the strange looks, I’ve been known to follow H down the 20 foot metal curly slide. link
4. Totter’s Otterville – Though I am a little worn out on our winter staple, I cannot help but have a good time when the boys squeal with joy. That happens EVERYTIME at Otterville. A good mix of outside fun and inside AC! We ride the trolley, play in the balls, go grocery shopping and fishing all in one trip. With 2 year-old triplets it has been a great place to learn how to “eat out” appropriately! link
3. Lunken Playground – Gated, shaded, large, fun playground + airplanes overhead = hours of fun! Down-sides: busy with pre-school groups at times and cost $1/per child. It’s a nice treat, though. Take a picnic lunch! link
2. The Cincinnati Zoo – Classic right? We have thoroughly enjoyed our Zoo Classes this year. Getting to meet with a small group and pet animals then go on a guided, toddler-appropriate tour. The young teacher reinforces colors, shapes, sounds, and movement with physical, animal examples! Classes fill up fast – so fast that I probably shouldn’t have told you about them (sorry J!). link