Tonight we went on a walk to go and see the train that runs down by our apartment and we thought that the boys would love it. We have been a couple times before and have missed the trains and were hoping that we would actually get to see one in action...well we did. It definitely wasn't what Brian or I was expecting. While we were walking, we saw a train going by but we were too far away, or so we thought. Marcus loved it at that distance. We were all running trying to see as much as we could and he and Tyson were laughing. It was great! We realized that we were too late and kept walking in that direction. When we got to the train tracks another train was coming. We were way excited and put some coins on the track and went to the side to watch it go by. Marcus was a little scared at how loud it was but was still doing fine. The train started to slow down and then came to a stop. We were a little disappointed because we really wanted to get our flat coins. Brian started to walk closer to the train to see how close the end was and Marcus started to get really nervous. He was hollering at Brian to not get too close, he didn't want him to get hurt. We waited a bit and then heard the engine start up again from a distance and by the time it caught up to the train cars by us there was the loudest boom ever as the slack was pulled from between the train cars. It made me jump...Marcus was in tears! It was so sad. 
We did however get our smashed coins. 
Later on that night as I was getting the boys to bed, I asked Marcus what his favorite thing that we did today was and he quickly replied, "Not the trains!" I sure love that kid! 
Carter on the other hand didn't mind the trains. Slept through it all. :0)!
6 comments:
Great idea with the flat coins! That is way cool. We have a train that goes right past our house and is so loud! It doesn't even phase Logan anymore. Poor Marcus, what a cutie pie!
sorry that wasnt what you had hoped it to be. hopefully next time....if there is a next time...will be better. your kids are soo dang cute!
It's so fun to get caught up with you and your fun family. We love blogging, too. I didn't realize you were in Minnesota, what are you doing there?
I'm glad Marcus liked the train at a distance...Hopefully he won't be traumatized by trains now. :) Carter looks so cute in his little blessing outfit! You guys are such an amazing family!
That is so cute. Ethan loves trains, but I wonder how he would feel being that close to one. My guess is he'd freak out.
Your boys are so cute, Joni. When you come home sometime we need to get our boys together to play.
that is too cute! Kids are so funny.
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