We enjoyed viewing the dinosaur bones, the sparkling rocks, the stuffed mammals and visiting the interactive Discovery Center. Valerie even pet a California kingsnake named Oreo. Dagny made me carry her through the dinosaur exhibit when she panicked realizing the immensity of these former beasts.
Prior to this morning's visit, I explained a little about our trip to mentally prepare my offspring.
Me: We are going to a museum today to see butterflies. There will also be big dinosaurs at the museum.
Valerie: Are they alive?
Me: No, not anymore. We will see the dinosaur skeletons because these animals are now extinct.
Valerie: (pausing) Why do they stink?
Me: (giggling) Honey, they don't smell. Extinct means that the dinosaurs are no longer living. It means the whole species has died out and no longer live here with us. But the words stink and extinct sound alike right? Can you say extinct?
Valerie: No. I think I want to only see the butterflies.
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