Stairway to Heaven, I mean Museum

I decided to take the little ones to the Museum today.  Eva still has her runny nose but I am not going to keep her in a bubble so off we went.  When we got there around ten, there was an exhibit that was specifically for kids under five. I was sold.  We went into the area and they were in heaven.  Abigail went from sand to pretend water play to cooking in the kitchen then back again.  There was an area in the middle of the room geared for children up to 24 months.  I knew Eva was older but I didn't think  anyone would ask for an id. In this area, there were mirrors on the surrounding walls, vinyl shaped blocks and climbing toys, balls, and other baby toys.  She was grunting and pointing at all the toys but she really enjoyed giving kisses - to herself. 

After we left that area, she walked to a birdhouse exhibit.  This was more pretend play costumes and there actually was a birdhouse but it could hold up to 4 children in it.  There were six steps to get to the house and a metal slippery slide to get down.  Eva loved this, well, I assumed she did because she went up and down, up and down, then teased at the slide but went back down on the steps.  She really enjoyed working with those stairs.  A matter of fact, she only ventured down the slide once.  The height of each step and railing was nearly perfect for toddler legs.
After a little over an hour in this area, I decided to take them up to the carousel.  I figured at least Abigail would enjoy it because I remember when we were here last time, Eva was not as engaged as I thought she would have been with a massive pink horse going up and down to loud organ piano music.  This time, when the ride was over, she signed more, and then when we got off the ride, she turned back around to go through the exit to get that horse again.  It was to cute.
I then diverted her attention away from the horses and to a pretend play ice cream parlor, tree house and a play house.  Abigail loves the parlor and serves all who sit at her table.  Before she starts her job, she asked my assistance for getting her apron on.  She takes ice cream, coffee, or tea orders.  While all this was going on, I looked at Eva and guess what she was playing on again - stairs!  Unbelievable.   Well, good thing she has PT today.  I will let Lenore know that she had plenty of stair practice this morning. 
When we got home around one, she was hungry and seemed tired.  I gave her a quick lunch and put her to bed.  Abigail and I couldn't believe that she was still awake at two and in her bed talking.  She finally gave it up. 

An update on additional speech therapy - St. V's called to add another therapy session on Mondays every week.  We have to drive to their location.  Lucky for us it is in Brownsburg.