This past week we were invited to go on a field trip to the Zoo with our friends Zach and Katie. The twins have been to a smaller Zoo at the beach but this was their first time at the Atlanta Zoo. Katie and I were very nervous to take 3 toddlers to Atlanta but we packed lots of snacks and a giant bottle of hand sanitizer and we were on our way. We put our extra car seat in the car so we could all ride together. We decided to take one double stroller and allow the kids to take turns having freedom to walk/run. Katie and I laughed about bringing those leashes that you see some kids on. Nothing personal but they are just not for me...we don't even walk our dog on a leash so I would feel pretty bad about having Gracie and Bailey on one and I think it is important that they learn to obey and stay by my side without being physically tied to me. The first animals that we visited were war hogs and they were chasing each other around and Bailey thought it was hilarious. He was giggling and pointing and all eyes were on my little buddy who was having so much fun. Next we went in the "bird" exhibit and Gracie and Bailey were so excited as they love birds. They both kept patting their heads because at their cousin's house that is where their pet bird, George will land. Thank goodness none of these birds decided to take a perch! We continued with seeing pandas, tigers and monkeys. We brought a picnic lunch and then went in the children's area. The kids were excited to actually get to pet animals in the petting zoo. We took a train ride and carousel ride. Bailey was so excited when he heard the choo choo but he was scared once we started moving. Gracie did fall down while running to one of the exhibits and she earned her first bandaid for a skinned knee. She has been pointing to her bandaid ever since and demands kisses for her boo boo. By the time we left the kiddos were all tuckered out and Gracie fell asleep before we were even out of the parking lot. Katie and I were quite proud of ourselves for being brave and adventurous mommas!
Gracie enjoying the view of the animals.
The petting zoo
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