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Museum Of The Hudson Highlands

6/25/2013

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Most of the field trips we attended this year have focused on Julia.  So when a friend of ours booked a field trip to the Museum of the Hudson Highlands for the wee ones, it was something I was really looking forward to.  The theme was pond life.  

Up until this year, I actually avoided field trips for Hope.  It was just too difficult.   But she has grown so much in the past year, I really wanted to make our debut.

Usually, when we go on a field trip, I rely on the stroller.  However, when we got to the museum, I soon realized that the path we were going on was not very "stroller friendly".  So I decided that we would give it a go without it.  

At first, Hope did fantastic!       
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When we arrived at the pond study area, Hope did not want anything to do with it.
We walked around a little bit and of course - that's when things went array.  Hope wanted to walk further towards an observation deck.  But it was too far away from our group so I told her "no".  And that brought on a meltdown.
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I was blessed that we had a homeschool dad with us who was ready to lead a hand - in this case two arms and some muscles.   He kindly carried my little Hope back for me. 
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After some lunch and a lot of water, we were all able to regroup and had to the playgroup - Grasshopper Grove. A very beautiful and unique type of playgroup.  Needless to say, the kids had a blast! 
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I was hoping the day would have gone better.  But I have to remember the successes of the day.  A year ago I would not have even went on the field trip.  And even if I did, I would not have even contemplated letting Hope out of her stroller.   I know I have to bring Hope back soon.  I think it's so important for her to have another go at it. 
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