THE list

I'm making a "must do" list for things in Boston and New England. I've put the Mother's Day Make Way For Ducklings Parade on the list. What? Dress my kids up as ducks and parade them down the same streets as the ducklings in the book? Sign me up! How cute is that?! We love that book. Now to make a duckling costume... Anyone around here ever do that parade? 

We lived in NY/NJ for 3 years and never made a list and therefore probably didn't see all the things we should have. I am thinking a list is a good idea this time because who knows how long we'll be here. Best to get the important things done up front.

What else do I need on my list?

Comments

[Amy @ Living a Blessed Life]

Just came over from RLC via your 50 things list. LOVE your blog banner (and purpose in life!) Sending sweet blessings to you and your family! - Amy in OR

[maryanne]

Have you visited the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Commons yet? If not, it's very fun to see, and I would bring a camera so you can take photos of your girls sitting on the ducks.

Check out the library passes for local museums and zoos - they get you in for free or at a discount to tons of local attractions.

I don't know where you are within the Boston Metro area, but we like the Discovery Museums in Acton. Stone Zoo in Stoneham is a great toddler zoo, but it doesn't have much to attract older kids. Most libraries in our area at least have a pass that gets you in for free.

The Boston Children's Museum is fun - although only the top floor has much for really young kids (my oldest just turned 3). Your library should have discount passes. We haven't been to the Science Museum yet, but friends say it's really great. I've gotten mixed reviews on the aquarium (and we haven't been there ourselves, yet).

Farm season is also starting in the next month or so, and we LOVE the local farms. You can pick all sorts of different berries, and many have goats/chickens/bunnies you can feed. And there are delicious apples to pick in the fall...

We haven't lived here that long, so I'm curious to see what other people recommend.

[rusty]

Have you visited Cheers yet?

[Anya]

Oh my gosh, can't wait to see pics!!!