more with the chickens

That picture reminds me of some U2 cover or something. I can't quite recall. They look thrilled though, no?

We left the country today to go to the city and visit the little farm animals at the petting zoo. The irony was not lost on the kids either.

The difference was that we actually knew the names of all the breeds of chickens and when we were watching the ducks and a boy jumped on a girl tristan yelled "he's fertilizing her!"

Some people nearby doubled over laughing, but really she was exactly right. That's how eggs get fertilized. Then we went on to the bunnies and toby said "look african chihuahuas!" Huh? The same people heard this one and laughed really loud and said "those kids crack me up!"

They crack me up too.

Except maybe parker who lately has become this monster two year old. He screamed in bed for an hour last night because he wanted;

"JUICE!!!"

"I REALLY LOVE JUICE!!!!"

"MOOOOOMMMMM! JUICE! PLEASE MOM!!"

Whoa nelly is he stubborn. He's been throwing so many extended screaming fits that his voice is hoarse. I am at a loss. I don't remember my other kids being this way. I say that a lot. "I don't remember it being this hard last time?!" Since the day we found out he was coming that line has been whimpered, spat, cursed and lovingly spewed from my mouth on an almost daily basis.

Oh how i love him. "His persistance is his best quality." That's what toby's preschool teacher said to me once. We dropped out soon after.

But, we had a wonderful day. Petting zoo, stroll in the park, playground, bird watching, snacks in the park, another playground, bare feet in the sand, the good bookstore at the mall, new books all around! and then dinner out and drive home.

As we were pulling into our driveway eliza said "mom, you're a really good mother."

Who needs anything else?