A Little Bit of Culture for Two Wild Boys

I'm trying, people. Austin is such a cool town with so many educational and cultural offerings for little people. Yet, most days, you'll find us running, jumping, playing, climbing, swimming, or just generally causing a ruckus somewhere. Today, our weekly play group decided to branch out and explore Children's Day Art Park, an educational program developed for kids by the Austin Symphony.

We paid our $.50 entrance fee which gained us access to a crowded concert by local musician, Aunty E. We enjoyed the music and then followed the crowd across the street to Art Park, where the buddies took their turns creating wind catchers and coloring trumpets. We danced on the lawn to the music of 5 members of the Austin Symphony. Both boys like the tuba the best. And, as a special treat, they got to meet Ronald McDonald and get his autograph and coupons for free apple dippers.

After two hours of fun, and as I was hauling 105 pounds worth of kids and wagon up a very steep downtown hill in 100 degree weather, I asked the buddies if they enjoyed Art Park. Ace said, "Mommy, that was NOT a park". I'm certain we'll return to our usual routine of running and jumping and playing and climbing and swimming tomorrow.