Comments on: Two Kids, 4 hours, and the Fair Before Time

By: WineCountry.Mom

WineCountry.Mom — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:59:27 +0000

Poppy, I think it helps that my family has always entered things in the fair – my grandma, my mom, me….and now my kids. So they’ve gotten used to going through the exhibit buildings first before any rides are enjoyed. At 6, though, I will admit that my son was less than enthusiastic about the whole ordeal. He’s 8 now, and the two years make a huge difference. At this age he takes pride in his creations in a way he never would have at 6. Give it time.

By: Str4y

Str4y — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:39:48 +0000

Awww! I miss the SoCo faire! Someday I’ll visit it again…

By: poppy

poppy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:39:13 +0000

Interesting that your kids look for their fair entries. We entered my daughter’s art for the first time last year (she was 6) and me and my husband were much more interested in finding it on the wall. All she wanted to do was go on the rides. We entered her art and my 5 year old son’s Lego (similar to yours it seems) this year. We’ll see if again all they want to do is rides, or if they are curious where their items are. She even got a blue ribbon last year and didn’t seem to really care. I am planning on taking my own snacks too. I wouldn’t mind spending money on food if the food was better. I don’t like fatty food that’s also expensive. Of course to some people like my husband that’s what is special about the fair – the junk food. I just don’t care for it.

By: dollslikeus

dollslikeus — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:21:34 +0000

Looks like you have it all taken care of, you must be proud of your kids and their accomplishments at the fair. I never entered anything at a fair, must be a lot of work on their part. You have the two to keep the price down to make it affordable, cool.