Michael: Alida...we just have to go to the jungle one day!
Next, we go upstairs to see some of the behind the scenes gear that’s used to make movies. While we’re there...Michael attracts an admirer.
Little Girl: I like your bear costume!
Michael: Thank you! *extra excited* I’m going to be a bear in the next school play.
Ms. Fuller, Darwin and I leave to see the next exhibit...but Michael remains there chatting and reciting some of his lines from drama club.
Once we finally pry Michael away from his new fan...Ms. Fuller lines us up in front of the next exhibit and snaps a few pictures. She even takes one of herself, which is extra special because I don’t think she really likes to take pictures. I mean... I’ve never seen any of her around the house.
We walk over to take a look at some movie posters hanging on a nearby wall...and suddenly Ms. Fuller gets very quiet and her eyes take on a dreamy quality. I’m not sure exactly what it means or why, but it feels good that I’m here to share that moment with her. I soon find myself staring up at the same poster with a similar expression.
After we’ve looked at almost every exhibit, Ms. Fuller takes us to the art room where we’re allowed to create some art of our own. I choose to play with the clay, while Michael sits down at one of the art desks and grabs some blank paper and crayons. Darwin just stands there watching.
Darwin announces that he has to potty. Ms. Fuller picks him up and heads towards the nearest stairs…
Ms. Fuller: I’m taking him to the bathroom, then I want you two to meet me downstairs for lunch.
Ms. Fuller leaves with Darwin and I strike up a conversation with a little girl who’s also drawn to the clay table. Michael, who’s in his own little bear world, continues working on his drawing until Ms. Fuller calls us down.
