What a fantastic day! We are on our way back to Baltimore from the Philadelphia Zoo. It was extremely fun. And I had an absolute blast. I am also really excited to go home and eat dinner and take a cool shower and go to bed!!
The wedding last night was so lovely and I has a good night. The only thing I didn't enjoy was dinner but that's just me. I don't like zucchini.
I got home around 1230. I have some kind of welt on my breast that was hurting. I would sleep with an ice pack on it and it helped. Still would ger irritated throughout the day but at least the ice helped and let me sleep.
When I woke up I was really tired but also really excited about the day. I struggled with my outfit because I am just slightly uncomfortable in a tank top. I tried a tshirt over top but in the end I just let myself be fine with my outfit.
James made me a bagel and a hashbrown. And once we made sure we had eveything we were in the car and off to Syliva swim lessons.
James would get in the water with her. It was fun sitting and watching them. I chatted with another mom. And just enjoyed seeing my baby have fun and learn safety.
After they were done and James and Sylvia got dressed. James made one stop for a donut for the road. And then we started the drive to Philly.
It was about 2 hours there. And it was not a bad ride. James was tired. They didn't sleep great after their basketball team lost. But they were still very present and I loved being all together.
It was so fun seeing Evan and Noelle. Sylvia had slept most of the drive up and would be a delight. She got to meet one of their cats. And looked around the house. It was very sweet.
The welt on my breat was hurting me so I took a minute to put cold water on it and it helped. But it was still getting irritated even with Vaseline.
The zoo was incredibly fun. I grew up going to this zoo but they have done so much work updating it. I was super impressed.
When we got there we also got to see all the people walking to the FIFA game. James was wearing a futball kit so the parking attendant thought we were parking for the game. But nope! Just a coincidence.
I think the last time I was at this zoo was with my dad when I was in college. I remover protesters and it smelling like pee and the enclousures being sad. But it was clear how much work has gone into the updates. The new enclosures. The walkways. The signage. It was great. I completely forgot my zoo key but that was okay. I just wanted to stare at animals and see Sylvia experience things. It was so fantastic.
I thought I was going to be most excited about the beara but I was really really excited about the bats!!! I have never seen a bath enclosure that had natural light so it was bright enough to see them and they were incredible. The fruit bats we spent so much time with. James had to run back to the car so we spent a really long time with the bats. Seeing then do a bad job walking. Eating. Hanging. Hugging. Fighting. It was so fun.
We would go pet goats. Sylvia did a pretty good job. I liked the sheered sheep best. I loved seeing my baby enjoy the animals. And also seeing our friends enjoy watching the baby too. I love seeing her be loved by the important people in our lives.
We got snacks. Sat and ate and talked. It was just a lot of fun. I loved the reptiles and turtles. I loved all the pride signs. They even had art made by the animals. I got a Keychain painted by a cockroach. Absolutely work $5.
We got ice cream. Went to see the bears and birds. Took pictures. Played with baby. It was such a good day. I was tired and got but mostly I was happy and having so much fun.
Around 430 we would go back to the car. We stopped for lemonade. And drove to Evan and Noelle's house to rest for a little. Get some drinks. And then it was time to go!!
Sylvia is sleeping. James is listening to a podcast. And when we get home I will pick outfits for the week. And have dinner. And take a shower. And got to bed.
Tomorrow is camp training week 2! I missed today but thats alright. I am looking forward to the week. And at the end of the week we are going on our trip to Chicago. Im excited for our little trip.
I hope you all sleep great. Have fun tomorrow!!
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