I would like to point out that I haven't been sick in months. I have to hurry and point that out because I woke up with a headache this morning, and I don't consider that a good sign.
Yesterday I had a brain fog problem. The road to my short term memory was most definitely closed due to construction. Well, at least I'm hoping about the construction part. Yeesh. It was bad. Some people were concerned that I might not make it home safely after taiko.
But I did.
Saturday, we spent 6 hours at the zoo with my mother and brother. We bought arm bands to have unlimited train rides, carousel, childrens' zoo and stingray petting. If you do all of these things at least once, then you will have saved 2 dollars per person, at least. We had good luck with the primates - on of the orangutans in particular was being very social, but the new baby in the monkey house wasn't out. We also saw the big cats, most of whom were asleep or panting miserably, and the giraffes were standing pretty far away. Even the camels were lying on the ground. However, there were some great successes, too. There was a prairie dog who was super funny. He came down the ditch and all the way to the wall, and was attempting to climb it, with his little feet scrabbling frantically. I don't know whether he wanted a hand out, or just OUT, but it was amusing. Also, I got splashed, and quite deliberately, by a rock hopper penguin. The water was not warm, but I laughed. I even caught it on camera! The otters were playing. They're my favorite. We never seem to stay long there... And we were shocked to discover that the butterfly room of the insectarium was actually cooler than the outside air. There were lots of butterflies out, but they were active, and not very easy to photograph. As for the sea lion exhibit: it was free, and the lines were rather long for as small as the actual exhibit was. It was, of course, very beautifully done, but we chose to go during the sea lion show, and not many sea lions were still available to be looked at. Another time, I would certainly recommend it, though. Probably the biggest universal hit was the stingray petting. They are pretty charming little creatures. Brother liked it, and I know that it is one of Josh's favorites, too, now that the polar bear has died. You wouldn't think that after being there for 6 hours we would have missed much, but we didn't do any of The River's Edge (no hippos, rhinos or elephants for us!!) and practically none of the Red Rocks (hoofed animals, kangaroos). Partly that was because Brother has a hurt ankle.
While we were gone, it rained for the first time since spring. We hope for more, because we are so behind, moisture-wise, but it was a good thing.
Our Friday the 13th party was fun. The kids weren't much interested in the movies, but that's fine. They were off being Ninja Spies. (Look out, World!!) The watermelon was okay, but not super sweet, but the grilled chicken and hot dogs went well. I think everyone had a good time!
Here is what we have going on in the future: Music lessons today, taiko Tuesday and Thursday, Brother Friday morning, and I'll make the whiskey and peach BBQ chicken thighs for dinner, and then my parents will join us for a lunch on Saturday. Brother leaves Sunday, I think. Next weekend we are having a very small birthday thing for Grant. His real birthday will be at the lake with my parents, but he wanted to see his friends. The next weekend we go to the lake.
School is just around the corner. I'm not prepared in any way. And right after that is J-Fest! I have seen the set list, folks!!
I haven't seen much that is significant in the news, lately. I'm sad that gas prices didn't stay down, but we all knew that election years are crazy on gas prices, right?
I hope I'm not really coming down with something, but it would explain how I've felt for the last 48 hours.
Wishing you all a day of serenity, good health, and maybe a little rain.
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