I had the chance to go with Elijah and his mama to Brookfield Zoo on Tuesday. The weather was gorgeous, and there were a lot of school groups and families out just enjoying it. We found out that the little guy really likes giraffes and bears and rhinos. He wasn't as interested in the big cats, because they were just laying around soaking up the sun. Camels are OK, but the penguin exhibit was crowded and noisy. He also liked the underwater viewing area for the dolphins, because they were zooming around like missiles. Movement seems to be the key.
When he really is interested in something, he will point to it with one imperious hand, and everybody has to stop what THEY'RE doing and agree with his choice. It's really cute and funny. When he sees a truck or tractor or train moving along, he makes a 'broooommm' sound with his lips. Lots of trams moving at the zoo on Tuesday, so we heard that a lot, too.
Margaret was so excited to take Elijah to the zoo, because that's one of her very favorite places. This picture was taken at the very end of the trip. He was good as gold all day, and really enjoyed himself. Much more so than on Wednesday, when he got his 15-month inoculations!
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