We were supposed to go to a music class today, but it was cancelled. I asked Nathan what he wanted to do instead and he said "find a bear!". So we headed off to the Brookfield zoo to find my boy a bear. I'm so glad we did because it was a beautiful 60 degree day and the zoo was nearly empty. The children's play zoo was free today, so we headed there first.
They had all sorts of pretend play areas and a few things for the little ones too. Nathan entertained himself in a tree stump while Emie hit one of the more baby friendly spots.
They have a little greenhouse where the kids can water and even dig a little bit. I'm pretty sure Nathan sprayed every darn leaf in the place with his water bottle and Emie followed behind making this funny little "shoosh" sound and pretending to spray her bottle. Maybe my children can help me develop a green thumb!
And then we found our bear! One of the polar bears was in an especially social mood and we spent nearly an hour face to face with this guy.
Nathan was absolutely fascinated with that bear and insisted his bedtime story be about "Nathan the polar bear". Emie would squeal when he swam by, but was a little too afraid to get near the window.
I love unexpected days like this!
