flying colours

Last post from St. John's, folks. We'll be saying goodbye to this lovely little city on Saturday, heading home to Calgary via a short holiday in Orlando. I'm hoping that our sunny detour will allow our boxes to arrive in Calgary within a few days of us doing so, but I can't say for certain when that Toddler vs The Disney Marketing Machine post will be appearing. My goal is to be back online sometime in the beginning of April.

The weather wasn't really great this morning, but I wanted to take Madeline to see one more thing in St. John's - the butterfly exhibit at Bowring Park. It's in their conservatory (though I would personally call it a greenhouse) on the duck pond side of the park (as opposed to the swimming pool side of the park). Madeline and I parked in the lot near the duck pond, and walked up. I thought she'd love seeing real, live butterflies because she's quite attached to her Time for Kids: Butterflies book and really enjoys the Little Einsteins DVD about the caterpillar/butterfly.

Truth be told, I hardly recognized my little Lepidoptera fan as she cringed and ran every time one flew near her at the exhibit. The butterflies were spectacular (and there seemed to be hundreds), but it wasn't nearly the fun time I imagined, considering that Madeline was cowering on a bench. One little orange butterfly actually landed on her orange parka, but I thought twice about telling her about it :)

Even if Madeline wouldn't recommend it, I would. Go see the butterflies at Bowring Park. The exhibit runs for a few more weeks. Admission is $5 for adults, and free for kids four years and under.

Comments

[Cindy]

Just wanted to say, I found your site a few months ago while looking for something to do with my toddler in St. John's and found it great! Got quickly hooked on your posts. So sad that you will be leaving this place. But, my sister-in-law is in Calgary, so I hope you will start a "Toddler's guide to Calgary".

[Alexandra]

Good luck on the move! I hope that all goes well on the trip and your vacation. Can't wait to hear about all of Madeline's new antics!

[ann]

Good luck with the move and the Disney trip. I can't wait to hear about everything when you return!

[Ani]

Have fun in Orlando. It really is a nice place.

[Robin Reagler]

Be safe. Happy trails!

[Terri]

Hoope you guys had a great time in Orlando and the trip to Calgary went well!

[Jaime]

Have a great time in Orlando, might I add I am a tad bit jealous. I desperatly want to head out on a vacation!! Can't wait to read up on your posts and see some pictures. Safe travels

[Allison]

Hi there
Just wanted to say how invaluable your site is. I just moved here with my 2 and 4 yr old and have spent weeks trying to find playgroups, preschools, etc etc and fun things to do with them. I googled "playgroups St. John's" and came to your site. I was thinking of putting together something like this myself b/c there seemed to be so little info out there! Thanks so much!!!

[SkylarKD]

One of these summers we'll have to take our daughter to Bowring Park. My parents live near Mundy Pond, so we feed the ducks there all the time when we visit. She was thrilled with the "castle" on Signal Hill last summer, too. She's old enough now that we can enjoy a lot of fun things in the city. :)