Nora Day

We went out for Nora's birthday today. She is getting so big... and old... and smart. For her birthday today she decided that she wanted to go to the MIT museum. Now before everyone bows down to her complete genius, please know, she had ulterior motives. We went this past summer and bought her one of those... hmm... hard to explain...filled with water and an oil solution...well, here is a picture at least. Nora's broke and she wanted another one. When we asked her where she wanted to go, she brought up MIT. This is Nora kind of smart... sharp memory and a definite plan to know what she wants and how to get it.

We went to Boston today. It was really nice... cold... but nice. Both Nora and Henry's favorite part, every time we go to Boston, is the subway. Henry actually complained today that he couldn't stay on the subway longer. They sat there... on their own, staring out of the window like they were flying through Disneyworld. 

The MIT museum is pretty cool. The best part, by far, is the Gestural Engineering display by Arthur Ganson. If I remember right, it was an "Arthur" cartoon, that we were watching this summer that had Ganson as a "guest appearance" that prompted us to go in the first place. Ganson's machines are so imaginative and graceful. We spent most of our time there, with a bit spent in the hologram exhibit as well. 

Nora retrieved her prize. We went out for a late lunch with the full intention of going to some cool Chinese food place. On the way we passed...the dreaded... McDonald's. This is Nora's kryptonite. We tried... we convinced... Jen actually stood outside for a bit... but it was Nora's birthday after all. We went in. 

McDonald's food is interesting. It tastes really good, there can be no argument over that. I just hate how after I eat... say... over 1000 calories worth of food, I still feel hungry. And, it seems to set me up for wanting to eat crappy things in the future. It's like there is some evil plot...dark minds in the background, enslaving the common people. Actually....there might be. 

We were home by 4:00. We asked Nora what she wanted for supper and she answered pretty quickly that she wanted Spaghetti and Meatballs. Actually, pasghetti and meatballs (love that). I have a mean recipe for meatballs, but I went a little heavy on the basil.. kind of messed them up a bit. But she was happy and that is what matters. We are having her party for family tomorrow. She is having (which means I am making) a Madeline cake.... blue dress or yellow? Visible appendectomy scar? or is that creepy? 

Happy Birthday Nora.