Downtown

So I recently learned that one of my dad's favorite songs growing up was "Downtown." Everytime I think of that word, I can't help but start singing it, then I start laughing thinking of my cowboy teenager dad singing it!!! Probably the thought of going downtown was pretty exciting sitting out on that farm! Anyways, that's beside the point!

Two weeks ago it was cold and raining here. I had two restless girls here and a long afternoon ahead. So, I decided it would be a good day to go downtown to see what we could find. One of the reasons I love Kalamazoo is the downtown. Lots of fun restaurants, shops and things to do. One of our favorite {free!} things to do is go to the museum. It's a great place for kids to burn off some energy and there is a special little kid area where there are crafts and story times. Plus, there is a REAL MUMMY there! Above is a picture of Madeline last winter a the museum, she loves it there!

After the museum, we walked across the street to The Radisson Hotel. In the basement is a HUGE fish tank with all kinds of fish, including several Nemos! Just watching these little fish can provide at least a half hour of entertainment! {note: if your child is a little "spunky"it may only be 20 minutes, as is the case for us}.

Don't worry, there will be more downtown posts, but for now, I will leave you with the song "DOWNTOWN" lyrics!!

When you're alone
And life is making you lonely,
You can always go downtown
When you've got worries,
All the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, I know, downtown

Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?

The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares and go
Downtown, things'll be great when you're
Downtown, no finer place for sure,
Downtown, everything's waiting for you
(Downtown)

Don't hang around
And let your problems surround you
There are movie shows downtown
Maybe you know
Some little places to go to
Where they never close downtown

Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossanova
You'll be dancing with 'em too before the night is over
Happy again

The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares and go
Downtown where all the lights are bright,
Downtown, waiting for you tonight,
Downtown, you're gonna be alright now
(Downtown downtown)

Downtown
(Downtown)

And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Guide them along

So, maybe I'll see you there
We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares and go
Downtown, things'll be great when you're
Downtown, don't wait a minute more,
Downtown, everything's waiting for you