The Zoo

Kylee got to go on her first real field trip yesterday. Last year in Kindergarten she got to go to the Red Barn here in town and pick a pumpkin and eat a locally grown apple. But that was quick and here in Santaquin. Yesterday she got to go to the Zoo. I didn't sign up in time to be a parent volunteer and go for free with her. I could have still driven and paid to get in but, there's no way I could have afforded it. It was so hard sending her off in the morning. I packed her some snacks and water and sunscreen and told her about 20 times to stay by an adult. Then at 3:25 when she gets home I went out and waited on the front lawn for her. She just said "Hi" when she saw me like "today was no big deal." So I asked her how it was and she was so excited that she got to see a Rhinoceros! Then she named about 20 other animals, (including a spider monkey). She had so much fun, and was safe. The only thing is that she forgot until too late to put sunscreen on her face and she has a bit of a burn today. Today is Field Day so I sent her with more sunscreen and a visor to wear (and a note in case her teacher says she can't wear it)
She sure seems so grown up to me lately. I can't believe she's closer to being a teenager than to a baby. Crazy.

Speaking of baby, my tummy is feeling so big. The baby moves so much more lately. I think she is just bigger so I can feel it better! I love it. The only hard thing is heartburn, but I have yummy fruit flavored tums that still help so I can deal with that. Three more months today! I can't believe it. Next thing I know and it will already be August! How exciting!