So, I decided to just do it…. take both girls out somewhere besides the park for the first time. I met my friend, Danielle, and her two little girls at the zoo today. You can’t help but get outside when it is upper 50s (even with the wind). It was fantastic. Not only did I get to take the girls out, I also got a walk in, and some adult conversation. We saw the polar bears swimming – one even jumped in and splashed in the water. We saw the biggest elephant in the States, the baby elephant, a running rhino, chasing monkeys, and a lounging leopard. (Note the alliteration in that last sentence. Yep, I am trying to brush up on my school skills before I need to return.) I discovered the zoo has two nursing stations – one was in use, the other was available. It extended our time at the zoo by about half hours before we had to head home for lunch and a nap. I can’t say how good I feel – fresh air, adult interaction, happy girls, and now napping girls … which is where I am headed in 5 minutes. Here are a few pictures. It was Ellie’s first time to go to the zoo; I got one of her with the leopard. She spent the first half of the time tucked away, ate, and looked around for the last part. We fit in just fine with two double strollers – a production some places, but just the norm at the zoo. (Danielle took her oldest to the bathroom while I watched the others.) And of course the cutest picture of all – Madison hanging out with the gorilla. (I am sooo glad my camera caught that smile!)
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