Sunday, February 22, 2004

Minnesota Visit Notes My dad and Ellen just left.  A great visit; immersive, as it must be to get our fill so we can last until we see them again.    Some highlights: Jackson Street Roundhouse.  We took Frank for a ride on a real train.  Good place for a birthday party.  They have a nice Thomas-themed play area as well.  $5.00 per person. Minnesota History Museum.  There is voluntary donation box.  I would never have brought a 2 year old and a 4 year old to a history museum, but it was perfect for kids.  They have a three story high "grain elevator" that they can crawl around in...and a working Segway on hand that got my dad thinking about getting one. Eating at the St. Clair Broiler.  Their walleye is excellent.  Maggie's tearful pleading for a forbidden malt inspired both my dad and Matt to order ones for themselves. Playing keep-away from Jake. Mall of America trip - outfitting Maggie for upcoming wedding and eatin' some crepes.  Though that trip ended in screaming hysterics, it was, overall, a nice time.  I got Maggie up from the fit she was pitching on the floor by telling her she could throw a dime into the fountain to make a wish.  She stood up and threw the dime in while screaming at the top of her lungs, "I WISH I COULD STAY HERE FOR-EVERRRRR"    Baby-sitting for Lolly.  She interacts as if she is about 9 months old.  Uncanny.   12:09:32 PM    comment []

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