We recently visited another aquarium, and had a pretty good time there. It was much less crowded than the last one we went to, so it was really easy for the boys to get up close to see the fish. In this photo, I like how everyone is pointing at (or reaching for) a fish:



At the end of the trip, I told M he could pick out a toy for himself, and asked if he would help choose one for A too, since his birthday was coming up. He happily obliged, and chose a small stuffed turtle for himself. When it came time to pick something out for A, he picked out a huge stuffed shark. I told him it might be a little bit too big for A and so we decided on a medium-sized one instead. I had to fork over a small fortune, but I think the profits went to a good cause. And besides, it was the going to be M's first "present" for A.

They looked very cute while we strolled around afterwards. Strangers who walked by them couldn't help but smile at the sight of two little boys with their plush aquarium animals in tow. A seemed to enjoy his gift from M as well.



His stuffed shark came in handy on our drive back home, during which it served to support his head while he napped. And boy, did it do a good job. A didn't move all the way home.

Tags: M, A, travel