We scheduled a late flight Sunday in order to have time to explore Denver a bit. Our plan involved going to the afternoon Rockies game, but there was lots of rain and the forecast called for more. So, our plans changed. We instead spent a couple hours at the Children's Museum of Denver, which is a very cool place! Best part? The life-sized fire truck, of course!
Mitch was overjoyed! He donned the gear and developed a circuit within the exhibit. It began by punching every button on the phone display.
Then he placed the call: "Hello? There is a mergency. Okay! Be there in no time!" He did not stray from his monologue.
Next, he raced over to the fire pole. This was a slow motion run with exaggerated steps and swinging arms. He'd climb to the platform, cock his arms back in preparation for the leap, then slide down the pole with no hesitation.
Then he would grab one of the firehoses and spray down the fire.
Occasionally he would then run onto the truck. Who knows what he did up there. There were more buttons to push, sirens, lights, and even a stuffed Dalmatian, which he named Sparky. Shannon put on the gear, too, of course, though she was much less animated in her reenactment.
I can't remember him being so completely absorbed. We spent an hour in this part of the museum, easily. He was content the whole time, narrating his stories, jumping and climbing and in heaven. He asked if we could stay and sleep there even. When we did pry him away, he was covered in sweat!
Shannon spent much of the time in the fire station's kitchen, amusing herself with felt pasta.
There were also train stations, a grocery store, and much more to play with.The place was so loud! It worked like a charm in wearing out the kids pre-flight!
Aunt Rachel came with us and got in on the bubble fun. Just as she got a huge one, MBJ raced through it destructively!
SJ was up to her elbows in bubble solution. By the time we left, both kids had managed to step in it, too.
Our flight was delayed and we didn't get to leave Denver until 1120pm, but overall the kids were wonderful. The baseball game was a slugfest with multiple homeruns and extra base hits. Bryan would have liked to go with some of his Johnson cousins, but was a good sport and conceded the benefits of the museum. I doubt the firetruck will soon be topped in Mitchell's world!
Our flight was delayed and we didn't get to leave Denver until 1120pm, but overall the kids were wonderful. The baseball game was a slugfest with multiple homeruns and extra base hits. Bryan would have liked to go with some of his Johnson cousins, but was a good sport and conceded the benefits of the museum. I doubt the firetruck will soon be topped in Mitchell's world!
