Zoo Trip

We've had such mild weather here this summer and recently spent a beautiful Saturday morning at the zoo together. It was such a wonderful morning, however it was not just because of the weather. It struck me how grown up our kids have gotten as we walked the zoo that morning. Walked the zoo. No strollers, no wagon, not even any piggy back rides this time. And it was pleasant, all morning. The top picture kind of says it all. We are in a new season with our kids. It's not smooth sailing, we still have tons of bumps and we're not done with meltdowns. But my. The girls look old to me. They express themselves with words. They do so much on their own. They are fascinating and sometimes still maddening all at the same time. But mostly, I think we are entering an altogether different phase. Here's to three big girls.