OMSI

I love visiting OMSI--there are so many great things for kids to see and learn about. But, with tickets for the whole family regularly totalling $31, it is a rather expensive adventure, when a majority of the exhibits are beyond the appreciation of a 3 1/2 year old, much less a 16 month old. Needless to say, I was thrilled to discover that OMSI is now offering tickets for $2 on the first Sunday of each month. This last Sunday, it was the perfect rainy day excursion, and both kids had a great time in the Turbine Hall (interactive technology and physical science exhibits) and the Science Playground. Cole was quite fascinated with this exhibit, and spent a lot of time experimenting with it. He would catch the balls, push them down the tubes, and watch them shoot back up. He did it over and over again, utilizing every method possible. It is fascinating to watch his mind work and see him trying to make sense of it all--he can be so acutely focused on these types of things and has the attention span to match his interest. I suspect we could have left him here all day!