We are shortly off to the zoo. 11:30 class for 3 year olds on orangutans. We plan to play outside on the equipment first and then go in and see a few animals. Lunch out on the way home.

Raina didn't eat much breakfast...only a few bites of oatmeal, some banana and a little nibble of whole wheat roll(bubble loaf!) Liam ate well the same things only a lot more. They had about half a cup of milk, too, since Raina said they had had juice. We will take a little for a zoo snack.

Liam had a very big, messy bm and soiled his clothes so he is in a brand new Carter's outfit (80% off from the outlet store in GA last time we went down) that just happens to have zoo animals all over the shirt!! So a question to Mom...did we score tickets for the Easley sale? I need some back up things...cheap! More after the trip...

We had a good time...the orangatan Bob was sooo cute, playing and with his mother. He is 4 now. The kids had popcorn and I think he saw it through the glass and wanted some too. They had some pretzels and very diluted juice as a snack at the zoo. Raina had some popcorn as a part of the program. They played outside the zoo for a long time on the playground and then inside saw elephant, monkeys, etc. before Raina's program.

We ate a McDonalds. They split a plain grilled chicken wrap and small fries and yogurt. Raina had chocolate milk and Liam had white.

They were pretty tired...Liam has awakened a bit crabby but is having graham cracker and juice on the porch with grandpa.

As a side note...Raina isn't getting any attention if she whines or asks for something with a single plaintive word that sounds like a baby. We are being firm, but not punishing...just ignoring the request until it is phrased in a normal voice, preferably with a "please". Hopefully this is just a short phase while she gets used to the new school year.