Today the kids and I had a day out. We went to The Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site and to Grant's Farm. This was the first time we'd been to the Historic Site. It was really cool. The kids got to do these workbooks and earn a Junior Ranger Badge. It really helped all three of us learn even more than we would have had they not had to complete activities in those books. Plus, they even did a little swearing in ceremony when the kids got their badges. It was really cute and they both were very proud. So was I.
Then, we went down the road to Grant's Farm. It was PACKED today. We had to wait in line out in the parking lot just to get to the bridge that takes you to the tram station. It was past lunch time and took us about an hour from the time we parked the van until we finally got into the park and made our way to the food patio. We were all getting grouchy from being hungry.
After we ate we went through the horse stalls. Some girls were giving the horses heart worm medicine when we were there. Some of the horses seemed to think this was ok, others not so much. Then, we went to see the llamas and camels. One camel would not come to the front of his enclosure because he was at the back, leaning over the fence eating something out of the horse's pasture.
The kids wanted to feed the goats, so that's where we went next. They each got two milk bottles and went into the goat yard to feed them. Again, they had to wait in line just to get into the goat yard. But, they both enjoyed that very much.
After feeding the goats, we went to see the Elephant show. It was really cool. They explained all about elephants and their anatomy. We got to see the elephant use it's trunk to pick things up, blow up a big balloon, and spray water. She even played a harmonica and danced. The show was a lot of fun.
We wandered around the park a little more and then it was time to go home. The line was very long to get back on the tram again. However, it did not take as long to get out of the park as it did to get in. We only waited about half an hour from the time we got into line until we got to the van. But, it was a very hot wait because there was almost no shade where that line wove around.
Tonight I took Caleb to his swim lesson. He's finally swimming with his face in the water. He got over his fear of putting his face in the water some time ago, but he has been trying to swim free style without putting his face in the water, but not tonight, he did a good job. I can see the improvements he's made. I'm really proud of him.
Michael got mulch to put around the flowers, pool and swing set in the back yard tonight. The yard is really starting to look so much better. Michael has worked so hard on it. He's such a good guy, no wonder I love him so much!
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