We made it to the Children’s Museum without a major breakdown today!  It certainly didn’t seem to be one of Oscar’s favorite places in the world, but after a very rough start (attributable in part to my desire to use the stroller – I really should just donate that thing to the Salvation Army) he perked up and actually played. There were a couple of points in our almost 90 minute adventure when he smiled.  Not at any other kids or parents, but he did grin at me after he had played independently for probably 3-4 minutes AND he reached out and touched his friend B.T.’s arm.  Not bad in my book.  I think we might possibly add onto this success with another (short) trip to the zoo next week.  I don’t want to seem too cocky, but I think we might be up for it.