First Zoo Trip of '09

Since yesterday was the first nice, sunny, semi-warm Sunday we decided to make our first trip of 2009 to the Zoo. It had been years since I'd been to the Akron Zoo. I seem to recall that one of my elementary school classes went on a field trip, but I have no real memories of inside the zoo. On top of that, there have been so many changes and improvements that I wouldn't recognize it anyway. Jenn took Lincoln a couple of times last year and we have a pass, so it was the perfect idea (Jenn's a smart chick!). Many of the animals weren't too interesting to Lincoln at this stage of his life. He did enjoy the Condor when he spread his wings out. He also liked the Barking Deer, and the Trumpeter Swan caught his interest when it started to trumpet! The Akron Zoo's claim to fame is their Jellyfish exhibit. The tanks are really cool and full of jellyfish and the lighting is phenomenal. Lincoln really gets into the jellyfish, probably because it's like a light-show that he can almost touch.

The Jellyfish really capture Lincoln's attention.

Lately, the cure to all of Lincoln's fussiness is Puffs. We've mentioned Puffs before, but we cannot sing their praises enough. Fussy in the afternoon? Puffs. Babbling during the sermon? Puffs. Interested in watching Lincoln doing something funny? Puffs. He likes Cheerios, but Puffs are like Cheerios on steroids. Jenn took him to Kim's house on Saturday morning while the two of us were at work, and when she handed Lincoln to Erin (Kim's daughter) he began crying. She then gave him some Puffs, and they were like best friends.

Lincoln reaches for Puffs.

So after a long day at the Zoo, and after eating some Puffs, Lincoln was completely tuckered out. He's been waxing and waning between 3 and 2 naps per day, and sometimes now when he gets really tired, instead of getting really fussy, he'll reach for his bear-blanket and suck his thumb. It's really cute!

Sleepy Boy

Jenn and Lincoln are excited about their trip to Phoenix on Wednesday! Keep Jenn in your prayers this week... the thought of moving Lincoln and lots of luggage through the airport is causing some anxiety. Thanks!