Carnival Fun

There was a carnival in Plymouth this past weekend, so the kids and I decided to check it out. I hoped that there would be some rides that allowed little kids on by themselves and luckily there were a few. Benjamin only wanted to ride one of them, though - the "choo choo!" He was so excited when he saw the train! Without a moment's hesitation he climbed aboard and rode around and around. He was so cute and so happy. After that he wanted to ride the "neigh" - the horses on the merry-go-round. So we went there but they didn't allow kids his size to ride alone and they wouldn't let me on while holding Isabella. Darn carnies! So I stood there with a crying Benjamin trying to look pitiful and appeal to the controller's sympathies. As I did so, an elderly woman with her grandson came up and tried to get on. She was one ticket short, however, so she sadly walked away. That's when I had an idea. I ran after her and said, "I'll give you a ticket if you'll watch my baby while I ride with my son." She agreed and even fed Bella a bottle while we rode. Benjamin had such a great time. I didn't get any pics of it because I forgot my phone (what I was taking pics on since I forgot my camera at home) in the stroller but the tantrum that ensued when I attempted to get him off was a sure sign that he'd enjoyed himself. :) I had a lot of fun too. The rides, games, food, and fun atmosphere of a carnival are always great. Plus, it was within walking distance of a playground/park, so we stopped off there for a while before heading home. It was a great playground with lots of uncommon equipment and great, fast slides. It was a good mommy day all around.


Library story time starts next week, as does gymnastics class. We're excited! :)