It was the first very nice day out in a while, so Citrus and I made the most of it. We headed to the National Mall to see if we could see the live butterfly exhibit at the Smithsonian, but the line wrapped around the block with tourists visiting on spring break. I am not sure how she would have responded to flying bugs anyway since a few weeks ago she was distressed when we put a small butterfly ‘tattoo’ on her arm. I am sure more than one kid has reacted by stomping on everything in site. (Maybe our little girl could be a YouTube star after all!)
We walked to the National Aquarium stopping first to go to the top of the Old Post Office Building. It is is a great way to get a good view of Washington DC without waiting in line for hours at the Washington Monument. Citrus was not particularly impressed, although she did notice the Ben and Jerry’s in the Food Court (”a cow!”).
Before lunch we spotted a high school band from Wisconsin setting up to play at the Navy Memorial. They were enjoying the 71-degree weather; apparently Wisconsin has had a record-breaking 100 inches of snow. They played a variety of songs and as we were getting closer to look at the instruments, she looked up at me and exclaimed “That’s Anchor’s Aweigh!” She is two and half years old.
In the afternoon we went to a local park in Maryland and rode the miniature train and a carousel that was built in 1910 and used to be located on the National Mall. We galloped to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing”.
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I have an aunt in DC. She wants us to come and visit. We’d been waiting until our little citrus would be old enough to appreciate it. Right now, she’s three and a half years old, and I think much of it would be lost on her. So I’m wondering what the right age is. I’m guessing 7.
For things that are distinctly DC, probably 7. But of course there are things to do such as the National Zoo, paddleboats in the tidal basin, playing drums outside the White House. So your aunt has to wait 3.5 more years? She could possibly spend time with your daughter while you go out…
We were thinking of a road trip to Ypsilanti, but we were waiting until our little citrus could appreciate it. Right now the fine ales, art fairs, and syringes would be lost on her.