Fun Zones

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Summer Fun Zones throughout San Diego

Things to do with your children, spouse, best friend and maybe even some that your dog could join in on. May these help you to enjoy the summer sunshine, San Diego, culture, your kids and maybe some leisure time to yourself.  So if you need a good idea for a fun activity out stay tuned.

One of my most recent discoveries has been The New Children's Museum.  It is located in downtown San Diego, but before you let that scare you away keep reading.  Though found in a part of San Diego that is know for being hard to get to, this museum is not.  It is very convenient to take the trolley there (only $5 for a roundtrip ticket and all kids under 5 ride for free) and if you choose to drive, parking was very easy to find and was $1 per hour on the street.
Once you have gotten through the door this place is designed for kids.  Everything from an air jumper to painting, chariots that they can drive, a rock wall to climb, and rain room.  I will let the photo's below do the rest of the talking.

He only got that high with his daddy's help

It did not take him too long to figure out how to work this very kid friendly chariot

Painting a big whales tail

Playing a bamboo musical instrument

After you have finished enjoying the museum, stop at the playground right across the parking lot or take a bit of a longer walk and head to Sea Port Village.  Downtown has great things to offer so don't be afraid to explore.

Quotes of the Day

Conrad's Quotables
It seems that every week my little guy is using new words in creative ways.  Here are the ones that I found the most enjoyable this week.  Have a great Memorial Day holiday.
Before meals we try and pray to thank God for the day and the food that we are about to eat.  Conrad has asked to pray many times and I love the things that he talks to God about.
Dear Lord, thank you for Mommy, thank you for Jesus, thank you for Daddy, thank you for food. Um Amen.

Dad: Conrad do you have an attitude problem?
Conrad: Yes, sir.
At least he is polite about it and admitting you have a problem is a good first step.

I was in the kitchen starting breakfast and this is the conversation that began.
"Talk about it Mommy."  Conrad asks from his perch on the table - which I was about to tell him to get off of, he can sit on a chair but not on the table and he knows this.  I ask first, " talk about what?"  "Talk about me not sitting on the table Mommy."  I then proceed to tell him to not sit on the table.  His response, "thank you Mommy."  My kid really does cry out for boundaries.

As long as he keeps saying cute things I will keep recording them.  Hope you enjoy this weeks edition.