Day Off

The two youngest girls and I took a much needed day off on Thursday and went to The Henry Ford Museum. We were just in time for a re-enactment that was being done for Black History Month. One of the presenters did a great job reciting one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches. Three presenters then handed out protest signs to the kids in the audience and the "marched" and sang for freedom.

This is a field trip we can take frequently because for at least 10 years we've had a least one and up to four children working at either the Museum or the Village which means we have free access to both parts of the Henry Ford.

We have our favorite spots: the Firestone Farm, the glass blowing shop, The Eagle Tavern where one of the waitresses is our favorite, and of course the candy store. Inside we like putting together the Model T's, checking out the Dymaxion House and trying to make the light bulbs light up.

I think this year we'll splurge and get the ride option added to our family pass.

We had a relaxing time on our day off. We even got some food at the Michigan Cafe. It's nice to have a tried and true place to go when we need a break.