We had planned to meet Momma Julie and Benjamin, age almost three, there. His older brother Caleb was off camping with his Dad and the Cub Scouts.
Since we had plans, of course Mackenzie was somewhat under the weather. Yesterday she had some diarrhea, which actually lasted through the middle of the night (Thank You, Pull Ups!). But this also disrupted her sleep and she woke up super early, although she might have fallen back asleep, I'm not sure. She seemed to be okay this morning. Did not eat much, but that is not unusual for her totappetite. Zachy did not eat too much either. A little more unusual, since he tends to have a pretty good appetite. Considering it was a pretty hectic morning, we managed a rather timely departure.
I was a little worried because Mackenzie struggles when she is tired and under the weather. A lot like her Momma in this way! I hoped that her diarrhea was gone since she was not complaining of any stomach discomfort this morning. Well, maybe a little, but she is in a phase where something always hurts. My Very Own Little Tot Who Cried Wolf. On the way there, someplace in the middle of nowhere, she started crying and saying she had to go Poo. Ut-oh, as Zachy would say. We were going to pull over as soon as we found something, but she seemed to feel better after about five minutes and we were almost to the Zoo. We get there, get her out of the car, and get Zachy out of the car. Throw Up. Zachy. All Over. Me and Zachy. Ut-oh. Julie and Ben pulled up right then. I figured we would have to turn around and go right home, but Jeff convinced me to give it a try (Provided I could find a new shirt...Zachy had a change of clothes Thanks to a prepared MiaMomma). I scored a great Heritage Park Sweatshirt that changes color depending on if you are inside or outside or in the dark. Pretty cool. Thanks, Zachy! Sorry you weren't feeling well, but Thanks!
Of course I was pretty worried about my two semi-sick kiddos, but we had a great time. The event was perfect for our three little ones. Small, contained and not overcrowded. Not too much stimulation, which given Mackenzie's potential for meltdowns, this was for sure good thing!
Mackenzie and Ben enjoyed the jumper.
Zachy REALLY wanted to enjoy the jumper too. Poor Guy. Next year!
They got to pet a snake. Here's Ben!
They made little Pumpkin on a Stick crafts. Mackenzie put a frown on her's. Of course she did. She's an Independent Thinker; Yes She Is!
Zachy chased around the chickens, which is becoming somewhat of a tradition for him at this point.
Of course they had a wonderful time on the playground.
Zachy got to practice climbing on some really age inappropriate things. The boy is fearless.
They went through the Hay Maze, where...Proud Bragging Momma Moment....the Executive Director took pictures of Zachy for their Newsletter cause he looked soooo cute. See for yourself!
His sister soon joined him.
And once she found him...
Of course she HAD to start the torture...He loved it, by the way!
All in All, a Surprisingly Fabulous Day!
No comments:
Post a Comment