Zoo trip

We went to the zoo on Friday. I had been promising the boys for about a month, if not more, that we would go the next nice day. Then it was the next time we go to dentist because the dentist is real close to the zoo. Then it was okay, we'll go by the end of June. I figured I really didn't want to be walking around the zoo in the heat 9 months preggo. Well, Friday, June 27th (just about the last day to go) we went. It was supposed to be 80-something and humid....lovely. I told the boys we would go first thing in the morning and we'd probably be done by the time it got real hot. Packed a lunch, snacks and drinks. In all honesty, I really wasn't looking forward to walking around the zoo. I'm so uncomfortable walking around the house. I didn't know how long I would make it. What kept me motivated was, obviously, my promise to the boys, but also how excited Isaac and Eli were for Logan to go see the animals. He has an animal book with all different kinds of animals. Isaac and Eli were teaching him all the different names of animals and the sounds. Logan was repeating everything they told him to and Isaac and Eli thought it was so funny. The night before we were going, Isaac said to me, "Mom, you know why I'm so excited to go to the zoo......it's just to see Logan's reaction to all the animals, I think he'll really like the zoo." I was thinking the same thing.

When Josh found out we were going, he wanted to know who was going to go with us. I said just us. He didn't really want me walking around the zoo with just me and the boys so he immediately called his mom to see if she could go. I thought that was very sweet of him. So Grandma Hart ended up going with us, which made the boys even more excited about the trip.

The boys had a good time. Logan enjoyed all the animals, but you should have seen his face light up when we rode the choo-choo train. He had the biggest smile on his face. He kept leaning out to see the engine and saying "choo-choo." I wish I could say I had taken a picture, but I didn't. I did bring my camera but had no energy to actually take a picture. I know I'll regret this.

It was a good day. I was literally pooped by the end of it. We stayed until about 2:15 so it was about 5 hours of walking. I came home and just laid down for the rest of the afternoon.

I also have to comment on my two oldest boys. They were truly gentlemen at the zoo. They knew how uncomfortable I was and how hard it is to do some things. They were always offering to push the stroller for me, hold open doors, help take care of Logan, hold his hand, no arguing. I really didn't have to do too much. I was so proud of them. Thank you, Isaac and Eli!!!!!