The rock star experience (for little ones)

Today Rob had a mixing session scheduled in our basement studio, so I opted to take Leah on a trip into the city. We bundled up against the cruel weather, and headed in after lunch. The train ride in was blissful... snacking + cuddling (my favorites). By the time we got to our first subway stop, she was reeling in the newness of the situation, and was giddily bounding about. Inches away from the edge of the subway platform. Crazy-making, for me. Fun for her.

Once we arrived at the museum, she was in awe. We spent all of our time on the 2nd floor, where the Dora + Diego exhibit (sponsored by Nickelodeon) was located. Leah has a love that burns bright for Dora and (more recently) Diego. The first corner of the "exhibit" contains a wooden cutout of Diego and his jaguar, along with a box with a button that, when pressed, starts a recording of the Diego theme song. (At least, I think it was. I've never paid attention to the theme song before.) When she first heard that music, she looked at me with an expression I think I'd have had on my face if I got to meet Steven Tyler in high school. Really, really awesome. For the first 5-10 times. Then I very gently pried her away to see the next thing in the room.

Where she showed her love for "Diego's" jaguar and some three-banded armadillos.



















and then started on "planting" flowers outside Dora's house. She did this again, and again. Until the museum closed. (Yes, for real.)