DC day 2

For some reason Jack was just not sleeping well on this trip and as a result kind of ruined Day 2. So when I am old and forget small moments of challenging parenthood, this entry can serve as a reminder. So the goal was shortened to an abbreviated zoo trip to see what we can't see in Philly: Pandas and Elephants. Grandma and Hilly had a nice breakfast together and the rest of us joined them. 

Hilly was ready for the sun: 

My kids insisted on wearing the same outfits they wore the day before. Painful but not worth the battle. Below they are viewing the zebras. Totally cool habitat. 

Below are Ben and Gma viewing bison. I love bison. I can't imagine herds of them traveling across North America. I am a bison nerd. 

Last but def not least- the pandas. So AWESOME. One panda just had a baby so her and her baby weren't visible to the public but I def want to return when they show the baby panda to the public.  Apparently there were twin baby bears and one died. So sad. 

I told Ben about the baby bear and he said "I want to play with the baby bear!" Me too! 

We then strapped the kids down and walked like 3 miles down to a parking lot. This zoo is beautiful. Next time I want the kids to ride the carousel and to see the apes. But I can't imagine that anyone has better apes than in Philly! We love us some Louis. 

My friend Kelly texted me Hilly's class pics. Did I post these yesterday? I love them. 

We made it home in time for dance. Jack and P basically ran into each other's arms. United at last.