Do all little boys like trains, trucks, and cars? I really do believe that boys are born knowing how to make car noises. It cracks me up when Ben goes around the house making car noises with his little cars. We didn't teach him how to do that. His latest obsession is trains! And I do mean obsession. He has several books about trains and that is all he wants to read. He loves to go to church so he can play at the train table. It is all about trains these days. Most of you know Ben doesn't say much at all (really just about nothing) but he has learned to say Choo Choo Train! And he says it a lot! Anytime he sees a train it is Choo Choo Train!!
On Saturday we decided to fuel this new obsession and take him to the train depot and museum here in town. When I was a kid I remember it just being a couple of train cars sitting outside. They have improved it greatly in the last 20 years (I guess they do that kind of thing). There are about different types of train cars that you can climb all over and explore. They have an old time garage with old cars, trucks and a fire engine that you can play on. It was great. They also have a little train that you can ride on! It was so much fun. Ben had a blast. He probably said Choo Choo Train 200 times! He climbed and explored for almost 2 hours. It was great! And Matt and I enjoyed it as well. We bought a membership to the depot so I think we will be making lots more trips back! Here are some pictures from the train depot (The picture of Ben in the construction machine needs some explanation - It is actually not part of the depot. It was there to do work and Ben wanted to play on it. It may have been his favorite part of the day. Yes, our son the rebel. Doesn't just want to play on the things you are supposed but also the things you aren't!)
PS - Ben is getting a train table for Christmas don't worry and we are doing his big boy room in trains. I had already decided all of this before he decided he liked trains. So it is a good thing he likes them because if he didn't I was going to make him like them!
that first picture of Ben is a really great picture!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! We have been through the train obsession, too. In fact, we have a train table that is never used anymore and taking up LOTS of space in Alex's room. It looks brand new and has two large rolling drawers underneath. We will cut you a great deal if you are interested! You can even check out the MANY Thomas trains and track pieces (wooden and plastic) we have. Alex has just moved on to other interests at this point. I miss playing trains! Would love to know we may see it all again! Let me know!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the photos :)! Looks like a fun place. Has Ben seen the trains at the Botanical Gardens? Gabe and his friend Jackson are both into trains, and they love the electric trains in the little village made from miniature plants and bonsai trees they have there :). We have a membership there and go often! - Jess
ReplyDeleteHey Emily, this is Tracy. I found your blog on Ashley's. Just wanted to let you know how cute Ben is, but Im sure you know that:o) Claire loves trains also. I think we might have to visit the train depot after seeing all the fun you had.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics!!! Glad you all had a fun day! Eli's hair would look just like Ben's if we let it grow out more! He has this one big curl right on the top of his head now! Its funny!
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking about taking the boys for a train ride here in the fall!!!