Lions, and Tigers, and Bears!

We chose a beautiful, 80 degree day for Audrey's second visit to the zoo, yesterday. I asked her in the morning if she wanted to go to the zoo, she said, "no". (Favorite word since the loss of nu nu). We talked about the animals she would see, and she was very excited to wear her turtle shirt. She kept lifting up her shirt to see her turtle, and would say, "tur-tle". We practiced our animal sounds on the way there, an activity she usually requests more and more. She is learning what a sheep says, but to her, a Baaaaa (at least my Baaaaas) apparently sound like laughing, so she laughs (haa haa!) when we ask what a sheep says.

She had a perfect view of the animals while perched on her dad's shoulders. She pointed at lots of animals and had her mouth gaping open the majority of the day. What do you mean there's a REAL elephant over there? And penguins? And a LION! She got to pet some goats with daddy but unlike the other parents at the zoo, Audrey's daddy didn't let her touch the sharks (Duh!). Eric and I saw a tortoise but Audrey didn't spot him. Maybe next time.

We knew her favorite animal would be the lion, but didn't promise her she'd see one. The male lion was passed out but the lioness was prowling around. I told Audrey to Roaaaaar! and see if she'd come over. She did, no doubt due to Audrey's fabulous replication of a real lion's roar! She was fascinated, and the other people there taking a look at the lions laughed at Audrey's impression.

We finished the day with some ice cream, and a nap for most of the drive home. Minor complaint at the end of the drive, at which time we started singing the alphabet song, one of her favorites which she tries to sing along with.

Eric: Are your mommy and daddy good singers?
Audrey: No.
Eric: Are you just saying that?
Audrey: No.

Why did I want the pacifier gone again???