Southwick Zoo

It was yet another wonderful day for us at Southwick zoo. It was the first time I took the kids to the zoo without Jason, which was different.  I missed him being there with us. But we had plenty of company: family, friends, in-laws, cousins.  It was a hodge podge of people, and a whole lot of fun!

Today really pointed out to me how much Kyle is growing up.  Jay and I took first Kyle to Southwick when he was a newborn.  I remember  us having a whole conversation about how one day he is going to come here and want to go all the rides.  We talked about how much we enjoyed amusement rides when we were kids.

Today it happened!  The instant Kyle saw the rides he wanted to get on them.  I had to convince him to see all the animals first.  When he finally got on the rides all I could do was relish in the moment.  He was so happy.  He was having so much fun.  He was so grown up.  My baby is a little boy.

Thankfully and rather annoyingly in the moment Hailey had little interest in the rides and really only wanted me.  Which at the time was difficult and rather bothersome, but as I look back on the day makes me appreciate that at least she is still my little one.

Another GREAT day, and another small little Mommy moment for me =)