Zoo Fun

Since it was such a nice day out today we decided to venture out to the Como Zoo. It was Kate, Lydia, Dave, Carson and me. It was way busier there than I thought it would be. I originally was going to bring Carson on a week day but Kate and Dave wanted to go too. I think it will be better when you don't have to go into buildings for everything. The only animals that were really outside were the big gorillas and a couple large cats and reindeer. Otherwise everything was inside and the polar bear exhibit was under construction. That was one of my favorites as a kid!Carson was really excited about seeing animals but only if you were holding him. He was terrified in the primate exhibit when the monkeys would walk past the glass. It was pretty cute to watch him try and figure out what the heck was going on. 

We're on our 3rd night of no pacifier. I think it was harder for me to give it up than it was for him. We just cut the tip and told him it was broken and that was that. It has taken him a little longer each night to fall asleep but other than that not a big deal at all. Again, I think it was a bigger deal for me. My baby is all grown up now. But I am glad that we can be rid of that.  I worry that it will be bad on his teeth. 

I'm considering becoming a certified instructor in Turbo Kick. I spoke with an instructor at the YMCA last week and she wants me to come to an early class on Tuesday morning and meet with the Area Promotions Director for Turbo Kick and is also in charge of Group Fitness Product Development for the Greater Twin Cities YMCA. I'm a little nervous to meet him but am excited about the thought of teaching the class in the future. It's one of my favorites! The certification is in May so that will give me some time to ask questions and get a feel for if this will be something I can do. 

Carson slept for about 20 minutes in the car today and that was all the nap he had. As soon as we got home he was up and at it and ready to play again. Dave and I were exhausted! YMCA and then straight to the zoo was exhausting!! Here are a few pictures from the zoo today!