Between Cars 2, the Tour de France, and the Olympics, the boys have become very interested in visiting various foreign cities. I discovered a series of books at the library about a couple of dogs that visit various cities and talk about the culture and landmarks they visit. I've really enjoyed the boys' enthusiasm for this new interest. For example, today when we went to Cincinnati for the baseball game, we parked next to a church with a large bell tower that had a clock on it. Will exclaimed: "Look! It's Big Ben!". Eric, whose mind wasn't really present due to a left behind wallet, tried to correct him on his geographical mistake. Will quickly replied: "No, Dad, I'm just pretending."
As we walked across a bridge to get to the ballpark, Will commented that "We're walking on Tower Bridge". Now, many people (including yours truly) mistakenly think the famous looking bridge is the London Bridge, however, it is, in fact, the Tower Bridge due to it's proximity to the Tower of London. I am tickled that the boys know this due to the book we read. The current London Bridge is actually pretty boring looking. Though that didn't stop Will from pointing out his own version of the London Bridge. This was a ramp going up to the upper deck in the stadium.
At one point I thought that Eric and I would get away on a little vacation to go back to Europe to see some more sights on our own. Now, I suspect, we will need to bring our progeny along with us. Will keeps telling us how beautiful France is and Dom really wants to ride the train that goes underwater. And both boys want to visit Stonehenge and the Eiffel Tower. I don't see how I could ever convince them that they should stay behind. Especially since Will has gotten a taste of Swiss Chocolate...And don't get them started on going to Tokyo!
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I offer myself as their chaperon when they go on their around the world tour. I know a lot about Tokyo. :)
I think it's fantastic they are inspired to see the world as such a young age. Tell them to start saving their pennies now!
I'll be the European nanny. Ann can take them to Tokyo, though.
i have mixed emotions about this,,its super the kids like it but learn all you can about this great nation first,,its a great place,,tell boys gramp has two new home made wild turkey calls for them love ya
I bet that Li'l Opa would love to show them around Bavaria!!
I can be the old great aunt who comes along.
How fun! I should look up those books. You're such a good teacher for your kids.
What are the books?
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