A Trip to the Zoo...

Jack and Charlie
James at the top of the Otter Slide
Noah at the top of the Otter Slide (they were way too busy to pose together)
Sweet baby Charlie
taking a break from all of their running around


I went to the zoo recently with my friend, Amy, and our 4 boys. As I was getting ready, I couldn't believe the amount of things I had to pack/do just to get out the door for a morning outing like this!! Here was how my morning went:

1. Get myself ready
2. Feed us all breakfast
3. Get James dressed
4. Get Jack dressed
5. Pack diapers for Jack
6. Pack diapers for James
7. Pack wipes
8. Fix snacks for James
9. Fix juice cup for James
10. Fix snack for me (nursing mom)
11. Pack extra clothes for James
12. Pack extra clothes for Jack
13. Grab hat for Jack to block sun
14. Put stroller in car
15. Put baby sling in car
16. Feed Jack one last time
17. Change Jack one last time
18. Grab camera
19. Make sure I have zoo pass
20. Grab nursing apron just in case
21. Grab Jack's paci
22. Find/Grab James' paci
23. Strap Jack in his carseat
24. Strap James in carseat
25. Put James' shoes back on
26. Text Amy that I'm going to be late
27. Yea! We're on our way!

Was it worth it? Absolutely!! Once we were in the car, it was easy-breezy! All 4 boys did great and we had a great time with them, as always!