Today Clara and I spent the day at the zoo. It was a magical day spent between mother and daughter. It was fun and sweet and busy and totally enjoyable! We headed out this morning and arrived about 10:30. After walking around until nearly noon, we decided to grab some lunch. So we had hot dogs and corn dogs and a giant pretzel and then walked around some more making sure to re visit some of the animals that had been sleeping the first time we went through. We managed to see almost everything except the tapir, which did not seem to be home. Clara earned this trip to the zoo by getting marbles in her jar. It takes 50 marbles to earn a reward. Most often it is the reward of the child's choice. Both of our boys recently worked toward a visit to Starbuck's. Clara wanted the zoo. And so off to the zoo we went! And a wonderful day indeed it was! I know that for this next round of marbles, Max is working toward guitar lessons and Ben would like to work toward a guitar. We're gonna have to talk that one over....but it sure is nice to see our children working so hard on their manners and household responsibilities...and all for a little glass marble! Anyway...a marvelous day!
