Day 2

We went to the zoo yesterday and had so much fun. The day started cloudy but at 4, when it was supposed to start raining, the sun came out and it was a beautiful day. The kids had so much fun. They chased geese, rode a train, and freaked out over the possibility of getting locked in the zoo. We went with my cousin Amber and her 2 girls, Kristen and Ciarrah.
I asked the kids what their favorite parts where but they didn’t get enough sleep so every time I look in their general direction they get mad and start yelling and crying, so I’m going to tell you My favorite parts.


1st.
The geese that walked all over the place. They were EVERYWHERE! And they had babies, so anytime my kids got to close they would start hissing and the girls thought that was so awesome. I had to explain, hissing comes right before biting. Here are the geese.

We walked into a territory war at one point and had to hurry the kids past. I’m not sure who won but my vote is for the one on the right.


2nd.
The Peacock! OMG! The males were all about showing off. They were colorful and loud and Tim kept trying to get me too pull out one of their feathers. I ignored him till he ask a kid, then I gave him the stink-eye.




Aren’t they just gorgeous! He stayed fanned out like this for about 15 minutes. Tim had to drag me away so we could eat.


3rd.
The parakeet’s, I think that is what they were. (My FAVORITE part.)

They give you a little cup of nectar, for 1.50 a piece, and you hold it while the birds drink it. They warn you ahead of time not to scream(HA!), or slap at them, or step on them. We were in there 30 seconds before I got attacked. SO AWESOME!!!! You’ll notice Amber cowering behind the net at first, though she finally grows a pair and steps into the enclosure.


I have to say, Non of the kids screamed, even though Kristen wanted to so bad. Madyson handled the invasion of her space very well. And even though he tried many times, Conner never was able to step on one of the birds. The twins just kind of walked around looking at the birds, not really wanting them on themselves overly much. Regan didn't cry and try to get us all away from them either. Big surprise.

Tim was so happy they liked him too. I tried explaining it was only because of the nectar.


Here I am asking the kids if there is something on my head because I feel like something is moving up there. (No, Amy smart butt, it wasn't lice or bugs.)

I love this shot!!!!

The good thing is we all left poop free. The guy that worked in there sounded pretty shocked at that fact.

Now I have to go because I am supposed to meet Linn at 10 and the clock in chiming. I do plan on adding more zoo shots later on but there were just too many to pic from. I ended up with 688 shots on my memory card before it kept telling me "memory card full." I take my pictures on the highest resolution I can because I like to print them off, that is why not very many fit on the card.

My favorite shot of the day! (for today)

Is it vacation yet?

Why do they have to make it so hard? So they get some kind of perverse pleasure out of it? Or are they all just a bunch of jerks?

I have been trying to get my kids in to see a Dr. since 7:30am. Madyson has had some kind of allergic reaction that has caused her face to swell and get red splotches on it. Conner has a snotty nose that is allergies, but I am afraid it is going to cause an ear ache. Regan has poison ivy on her neck and Natalie has ear ache. We got on Tenn Care but no one wants to see us because they don’t accept new patients who are sick. On top of all this I still have to pack for all 6 of us, clean the van, and REGISTER THE GIRLS FOR KINDERGARTEN. Which means going to the Health Dept. to get their shot records on a special piece of paper, go to the school with the 2 that are not in school yet and fill out who knows how much paper work while trying to keep my sanity. Did I mention that Tim has in-service today till about 4pm? Yup, no Tim. I had wanted to clean before I left also, because it’s so nice to come home to a clean house, but now I don’t know if I’ll have the time. OH THE JOYS OF MOTHER HOOD!!! I honestly think I would trade it all right now for an Awesome Mango Margarita. I really didn’t want to risk taking anything really contagious to Indiana around my G-ma or my cousins kids. SEE THIS AMBER AND LINN! I am trying to be considerate. I know it was stupid of me to wait but I honestly didn’t/don’t think they were/are sick. Thought it was just poison ivy and allergies but I just wanted to make sure. I like having all my bases covered and that is hard to do with kids.
Ok, enough of this downer crap.

Madyson loves getting covered in the calamine lotion. Regan too. Conner and Natalie are totally jealous. Conner will squeeze between me and whoever I am applying it to at the moment and stick his little chest out and say, “Mu urn!” (my turn.) Here is Madyson and her lotion face.

Natalie fell last night and hit her throat somehow and for some reason it made her throw up. Weird. Well, Conner thought that was the coolest thing since cheese and decided to give it a try. He leaned over the trash can (like Natalie)and coughed and spit. They took turns. Back and forth. Puke. Cough, spit. Spew. Cough, spit. Oh, fun times. Seriously, Margarita. Any takers? With the Twins I’ll give you 2 for the price of one.

I’d give him to ya but I think his father has fishing plans with him later.


See, they look exactly the same so you would only need one to pretend you have twins.

No takers? Well, I guess I’m stuck with them….. For now. Oh, wait! I just got a call! Goodbye, kid.

P.S. No kids were really sold due to this blog.

G-ma's

Oh, vacations. Why do I bother. It’s not like I get any rest. Or it’s any easier not being at home. Why, oh, why!

We are leaving Wednesday morning around 7am and driving for 5 hours to visit Grandma and the rest of the Family. I capitalize Family because we are like the mob. Once you get in, you can NEVER get out. Just ask the boys. Tim, Chad, and Josh. I have so much stuff to do to get ready. Panties, panties and more panties for the girls that can’t seem to make it to the potty in time.
Just kidding! Lol. Look, there’s my awesome Mom. 9 kids and doesn’t have a stretch mark anywhere, I had my first 2 and looked like Freddie Kruger went to town on my belly. (Hi Amy and Beth!) HOW DID SHE DO THAT!!! Magic? witch craft? Prayer? Who knows. Here’s the real pee pants girls.




Tim and I can fit our stuff together in one suit case. He is a drama packer though. Can never find anything, or blames me for moving it, so I end up packing him too practically. He yells at me for "taking up all the room!" I mean seriously, how hard is it to squish stuff. Men! We should call them Drama Queens. (j/k babe XOXOXO) I have to get all Conners stuff together. Diapers, lotion, jammies for all of them, phone chargers, diaper bag, socks, flip flops, toys to play with so they don’t drive Fa-La crazy, (G-ma’s dog) pillows, bathing suits. If I let Madyson pack then she would take nothing but dresses. There is so much more that goes on that list but I don’t have time to write it all down on here. Here’s where we are going. G-ma’s house! On her right is my uncle Tony’s house, on the left is Uncle Marks house. (Tim’s already called Mark to see if they can go fishing together. If I could find an eye roll icon on here I would totally inset it right here.) She has a nice view of the valley too.

I plan on getting another picture during the spring because I haven’t seen it during the warmer months for about 8 years, maybe more. I am so excited!
I have to go now. Kids to deal with, stuff to pack, clothes to wash, etc, etc, etc.

SEE YOU SOON AMBER!!!