I think that one of the best things about being a parent is getting to experience the things my kids love. Yesterday we went to a railroad museum.
Three retired gentleman proudly showed off their love of all things train. Like little kids, you could see their excitement to show off their painstakingly built models. These men had known one another for years, finishing each other’s sentences and filling in gaps in their stories about the history of the railroad in this part of Indiana. Their knowledge and dedication was apparent.
Carson didn’t care about the stories. He was in awe of watching as the model trains circled the elaborate track over and over again.
I could have stayed for hours, listening to the mens’ stories and watching the wonderment in Carson’s eyes. Or at least imagining the wonderment in his eyes. He wouldn’t turn around and risk missing one of the trains passing by.
Live in Indiana or close by? Visit the Linden Depot Museum in Linden, IN.
Mz. Nesbit
September 17, 2008 at 12:46 pm
aw, that is wonderfully heartwarming! I wish I lived nearby!!
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Angie@ Keep Believing
September 17, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I have always said that since I became a mom, the most fun I have is watching my children have fun. It is magical.
Don’t get me wrong, I like to have my own fun, too…
KEEP BELIEVING
Beth
September 17, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Love the pictures. You are getting good with that camera!
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Courtney
September 17, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Great photos! We have a local group of men that are train enthusiasts here by us too.
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sus @ wigglerooms
September 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Hey, great idea! My uncle is a train fanatic – I think it’s wonderful. Nothing like a model railroad or a dollhouse – what is it about itty bitty stuff that makes it so universally appealing?
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Burgh Baby
September 17, 2008 at 2:08 pm
That! is why you needed a “good” camera. Great photos!
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Janine
September 17, 2008 at 2:12 pm
It’s one the best reasons to have a kid. Even though this xmas will be my boy’s second one, it’ll be way more baffling and awesome to him and I cannot wait!
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Jennifer
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September 17, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I can’t wait for Christmas! I better get some pictures of wonderment!
maggies mind
September 17, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Beautiful and touching post. Something really special about retired folks with a passion for an interest or a hobby that they are willing to pass along to younger generations. Experiencing hat kind of enthusiasm and genuine love is simply priceless.
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Devan
September 17, 2008 at 3:02 pm
How sweet. Love the new look too.
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Alex Elliot
September 17, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Looks like fun! I like having an “excuse” to go to places like that and parks and zoos. Of course there’s no reason why I needed to be a parent to do all that.
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tracey
September 17, 2008 at 3:14 pm
We love train museums! I have attended many a train show in my day as a mommy to boys…
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Kathryn
September 17, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I think we are all just kids at heart.
Sweet post.
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MadWomanMeg
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September 17, 2008 at 5:47 pm
I love doing things like that with the kids. Seeing the awe is just a heart warming thing.
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HeatherY
September 17, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Love the post! It’s so sweet how captivated Carson is by the trains!
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Knot
September 17, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I always wanted a huge basement so I could build a little state of Railroad cars and trains. It looked so fun. But you need room.
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lceel
September 17, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Been there. Wonderful place.
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Jen@Happily-Ever-After-Land
September 17, 2008 at 10:05 pm
We’ll be making a three hour drive this weekend to see Thomas the Train and RIDE IT! Very exciting stuff!
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Shannanb aka Mommy Bits]
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September 17, 2008 at 10:08 pm
What is it about boys and trains? When I take Brady to the train show I lose him. He completely zones out. I am with you. That man reminds me of my father. My dad collected trains as a child and can tell you a million stories.
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nutmeg
September 18, 2008 at 10:07 am
I’m just getting to the trains with my first boy who just turned two. We live across the street from a train station. Every day we cross the street (I bring a book) and we watch the trains for an hour. I just don’t get it – but I’m loving it right there with him!
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Rosie
September 18, 2008 at 12:38 pm
We just got one. Plus my father-in-law has a full train set up in his basement. It mesmerizes all who enter.
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Aimee Greeblemonkey
September 18, 2008 at 2:02 pm
awww, so sweet.
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Kia
September 18, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I find that I’m filled with a similar awe whenever I take my Little Man somewhere like this. He falls completely and utterly in love with a place at first glance (i.e. our Science Centre), and I’m consequently in love with the place, too. I love seeing the world and its wonder through the eyes of my boy. Congrats on finding something wonderful in your area!
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Kathy
September 19, 2008 at 12:11 am
Reminds me of one of my twins. We took my kids many times each year to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. At Christmas, Santa is there. Two of the three would always be like SANTA while my younger son would be totally ignoring the Santa with candy and saying TRAINS!
jyl @ mommygossip
September 19, 2008 at 1:27 am
I totally relate with you. I have two boys who have supposedly outgrown Thomas the Tank. Yet, whenever we go to the toy store or they have birthdays, all they still want are trains, trains, and more trains. Something about boys and their trains.
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SabrinaT
September 19, 2008 at 4:26 am
We are planning a 30 trip across the country next summer. Unless they send us to Guam (tree snakes YIKES). I will have to add this to the list…
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Jennifer (prayedforone)
September 19, 2008 at 6:53 am
I love listening to older people tell their stories.I wish we had something like that around here, I think my girls would enjoy it!
Insta-Mom
September 19, 2008 at 9:52 am
We visited the train museum at Balboa Park in San Diego this summer. My two had the same look on the backs of their heads.
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Stimey
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September 20, 2008 at 6:20 pm
We would be there in a second if we lived nearby.
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amy
September 21, 2008 at 4:31 pm
I am loving the pictures of the kids and the railroad guy who looks rich with experience and was probably a hoot to listen to. Very cool.
Momo Fali
September 22, 2008 at 10:53 am
Our railway museum doesn’t look anything like that. It’s dark and boring, and not I’m thinking that I may have to take my son on a road trip.
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