And it was so NOT crowded. I loved that part. As someone who usually can only go when school is out I have always been there when everyone else is, too. But on Tuesday it was even ok when Corbin ran a bit because I could see him. And we didn't have to wait to peek at the animals behind a mass of people.
Of course, Corbin was as thrilled with the opportunity to just run as he was with seeing cool animals. He thought monkeys were interesting, but I think he liked the sea lion best. We did get to see it get fed as well as swim. Plus, he told his dad all about the otters swimming on their backs. Interesting that stood out so much. He also loved the spot where the water sprays up. I think we stayed there the longest.
Cole was pretty content just to hang out in the stroller. I think he enjoyed getting to eat most.
Both boys were sound asleep in the car by the time we reached the freeway.
I was a bit nervous going to the zoo. It was one of the last places Chad and I went before he died. He had gone with Corbin and me each of the past two summers so I have a lot of memories of him there. The bench where we just sat and talked when Corbin fell asleep. The place where he took Corbin to get a closer look at the sea lions. The spot on the grass where he ate an elephant ear and acted like he wasn't willing to share with his nephew. The train where he asked me when I was going to have another kid and I lied and told him I didn't know and not that another baby was already on the way. To be fair, I didnt know Cole was as far along as he was so maybe that wasn't a complete lie.
I worried that I might get super emotional. And a couple times I did get pretty teary, but these are the good memories. I miss my brother more than words can say. I still cry a lot, but I made it through the zoo. I smiled more than I cried. I think Chad would have had fun with us on Tuesday, too.
Sweet post. Love you guys!
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