In the Zoo but not part of the Zoo
Is it bad of me to say that I am thoroughly enjoying having Count Dooku in school? Because I am. As much as I love him, he’s very demanding most of the time and he’s usually the one who has provoked Obi Wan when fights arise.
Today was free Zoo day and I had just two kids to look after. One in a stroller, quietly observing the still new world around her. One walking by my side, undisturbed, chattering to himself at times, asking questions at times and in general being happy. And I beamed as I realized how very stress free our outing was proving to be.
We visited the leopards and watched them leap effortlessly from rock to rock in their enclosure.
We watched the Cheetah lazily flicking the tip of her tail up and down like an annoyed house cat.
We saw the elephants lumber along side their trainers, faithful to every command given them, much to the delight of the crowd.
We saw this Gazelle, approach Obi Wan (who was eating “cackers”) and wag it’s tail, make chewing motions and look longingly toward us in an evident attempt to beg for food. Someone had definitely been naughty and thrown food over to that gazelle before. Just look at those puppy dog eyes:
And then we saw this:
Taken with you in mind dear bloggy friends. Too grotesque to describe and to unbelievable to take my word for it. I never knew just how far Chimps take their grooming.
And we saw it all with no hitting, yelling, or tears. Just me, my very mild mannered Obi Wan and my Angel Girl. I will stress again that I love Count Dooku with all my heart, but, I think his being at school is a lovely thing.
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I think your reaction is completely normal! It’s nice to have time with just one or two sometimes. I love it when school is in session. But, I’m excited to see my boys when they get home each afternoon.
Yep. It’s nice to have some solitary time with the kids, or at least, not as many.
I feel the same way about my oldest especially since she is a much happier child when school is in session. I wish I could take more advantage of it though since I’m not home when she’s in school.
I’m glad you 3 enjoyed your trip to the zoo! :)
I am so with you Summer. Every since Salty started school, things are easier. I miss him terribly, but I enjoy having Curly to myself without the battles. And Salty’s behavior has been wonderful too! School agrees with him for sure! Although there was already an incident that made me a bit scared regarding his safety, but we’re working through that…I’m sure I’ll write about it!
My son is the same way, and he’s happier to be in school, because his mind is always going, he loves to learn, and I am so happy when he comes home. And yes, it’s nice not to have all four home at once.
I love taking the kids to the zoo. Sounds like you three had a wonderful trip! :)
Completely off topic: when you wrote “leopards” I read “leotards.” I was wondering what kind of crazy zoo this was…
it is nice to have older ones in school. . although. . can imagine what it will be like when Little Monkey starts school. Then there will be one more.
Yep! I loved that! You know what I love even more? Having 2 kids in school and only one to chase after! :D
BTW - that picture is just nasty!!
That totally beats my pic of Max being licked by a giraffe.
Melissa and Marie, glad you enoyed it. :P
I hate to say it too, but having my oldest in school IS nice. :) Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?
Chimp pic… words escape me. which doesn’t happen very often LOL!
Your blog looks gorgeous in Pink!
Having a kid or two or in my case-three at school while home with just one makes parenting a dream!
Love the pink!
Whenever you feel the least bit guilty, just remember when he was your only child, he got you all to himself. It is only fair that the other 2 get to enjoy you a bit too. I love the fact that my oldest is in school and I get time to just spend with my 1 year old. She deserves that too.