To the Zoo
I was reminded of what a great city downtown Indianapolis is this weekend. I immediately wanted to share it with my kids. I vowed I would get my children out more often. Typically they are better behaved when we are out than when we are home. So, you would think I would be out-and-about all of the time!
Anyway, ‘Traveling Tim’ came along to the Indianapolis Zoo. It was a gorgeous day.
As soon as the Indianapolis skyline came into view (which I can assure you isn’t much of a skyline coming from a Chicago gal), I heard the boys start talking about the CITY. Briggs said, “Look Gage…it’s the CITY!” He then asked if it was like New York City. I explained that while it is a ‘city’ it is quite different than NYC. Then Gage said it must be dangerous in the alleys. I was laughing to myself thinking…boy, has Spiderman warped their perceptions.
Anyway…I vowed again to get my kids out more often.
Sorry no pictures of the girls included. I kept them in the stroller.
On a side note, the conversation in the tub was hilarious tonight. It would have been an A+ video. Gage said his penis was broken (sorry for those of you who call it other things) and I quickly explained that he was grabbing his testicles (e.g. balls, nuts). Briggs then asked, “So what do they look like inside?”
Now I ask you…how in the world do you explain what balls look like from the inside? I left it to their imaginations. Briggs decided his were probably blue and Gage decided his were likely red…Spiderman red!
Are all males born with a fascination of their genitals?
The “Blue Balls” will come soon enough. Save that conversation for Tim.
n8 - October 1st, 2007 at 10:50 pmn8
LOL !!!
Mark - October 2nd, 2007 at 1:32 amthat’s all I have to say.
holy moly- your kids are too much fun (at least from my side)
mary - October 2nd, 2007 at 7:25 amAs for the penis statement, I’m so glad your kids call their anatomy by the right names-I hate it when people have their kids use euphamisms for things…just call it what its called for god sakes! Good for you
p.s. I love ‘traveling Tim’!!!
“Traveling Tim” had me cracking up! I’m glad he’s getting to see more–as if he’s not seeing enough where he is!!:) And yes, all boys have that fascination with their body parts! Don’t you remember Nate when he was a kid?!! He was always playing with that darn thing. Probably still is!!:)
Glad you got some time alone. Lord knows you earned it! Love you!!
susan
Susan - October 2nd, 2007 at 10:04 amHi, I found your site from Nathaniel Edmunds site. They are doing our engagement photos this month and I saw the photos of you and your family saying goodbye to Tim.
Lindsay - October 2nd, 2007 at 11:25 amI started reading your blog and I fell in love with your family. Tim is such a wonderful man for serving our country and you are a wonderful woman for raising four BEAUTIFUL children by yourself while he is gone.
I can’t even tell you what an awesome mom you are, the kind of mom I always wanted growing up.
I was wondering how to go about sending you care packages for the boys in Iraq!
Love Traveling Tim and Amelie! Great idea! Glad to hear you had a bit of a break. I may soon learn about those balls…37 weeks and counting. xoxo
Jeni - October 2nd, 2007 at 7:03 pmI agree with Nate. That is for SURE a conversation to be left to Tim and the boys, although equally as intersting as the types of things my kids usually ask me. Much love, Winden
Winden - October 2nd, 2007 at 9:20 pm“Are all males born with a fascination of their genitals?”
Yes.
Mike B. - October 2nd, 2007 at 11:39 pmAll males are born with a fascination for things that stick out, male or female. I think I’m right. xoxo Aunt Nine
Betsy Roeder - October 4th, 2007 at 9:51 pmPS I’m at Betsy’s with my grandson so can’t sign in from my computer.