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Naples Zoo

Workout: Upper Body Strength Training/2 mile run

Most days I stay at home.  To go anywhere you have to pack the following:

1.  3-4 snacks per child.  The snacks are actually to control the whining!!  When they eat they don't whine which = one happy momma!
2.  Sippy cups.  And depending on time of day a bottle, as well, for Orlando.
3.  Diapers, wipes, and hand sanitizer.
4.  Extra clothes for the little one.
6.  A couple toys or books to keep children entertained in car seat and/or stroller.
5.  Make sure stroller is in trunk.
6.  Make sure you have your purse.

Doing all of this takes FOREVER, and I only have 2 kids!!  By the time everything is loaded and the kids are in the car I am usually a sweaty mess!  Most days I grumble, "I'm not going anywhere tomorrow!!"  Soooooooooo, I woke up with this brilliant idea to take my children to the Naples Zoo.  I knew it was going to be gorgeous, and we had a free admission ticket that was going to expire soon.  Yes, I knew about all the work that lay ahead, and I knew going by myself would be a challenge, but I really wanted to make some memories with my children :)
 Even though I brought snacks to control the whining, Lyla whined for 15 minutes straight for a snack.  I ended up getting her some popcorn which kept her mostly happy.
This zoo was beautiful!!  One of my favorite parts was this view :)
 That is a monkey hanging from the rope.  He just hung there for a good 5 minutes before moving.  For  awhile I didn't think it was real.
We had a great time for the first 50 minutes.  Then disaster struck,  part of which involved Orlando being forced to ride around in only a diaper, because being the great mom I am, I forgot #4 (change of clothes).  I was totally embarrassed pushing him around like this, but I didn't have a choice :(

 I guess with it being Thanksgiving week and all I will say I am very thankful for those 50 minutes of fun we had.  After all, it could have been worse!!

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  1. Ann WolfNovember 23, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    you are so great! I would of forgot the extra diapers! I never pack extra clothes anymore. Always forget that! Heck my kids would of been excited not to wear clothes!!

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