What on earth would an 8 month old baby get out of a trip to an overpriced Aquarium?
HEAPS!
Wow, this was amazing! We hopped on the train together for the first time as a little family and off we went on our adventure, making the most out of the beautiful weather.
Of course, nothing is ever as simple as it sounds. We did have to wait until the morning nap was done and tediously pack all the essentials for a day trip out ensuring not to forget anything. God forbid we forget a dummy, a certain toy or even nappies! (Yes, we have done this before and found ourselves stuck in the basement of a carpark with a dirty nappy and no spares!).
But boy did the little man enjoy the train trip also. That could have been an outing just in itself and he wouldn't have known any different.
We had a snoozing baby by the time we got off the train which was perfect time for us to get some lunch together. Then we headed on over to the Aquarium and it was instantaneous delight. The sounds, colours and movements captured little man's eyes and he stared for ages.
We moved on to each glass tank with different fish and sealife. He of course would have no idea what he was looking at, but the wonder and amazement on his face was priceless.
It was such a peaceful environment that we both agreed we couldn't have picked a better place for him to spend the day. Albeit an hour and half was just enough for him to be entertained, then it was time for a feed and another nap on the train home.
We highly recommend this for anyone with kids. It initially was meant for us (the big kids) as something to do together with maybe the bonus that little man might get something out of it. To our surprise, I think he got the most!
What a special day! I'm one lucky Mama!
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