Dearest Nat,

On Wednesday afternoon, we went to the zoo again!

We were feeling rather bored at home and I decided that we have to get out of the house and do something fun. Where is a better place than the zoo? It is cheap (we are "friends of the zoo), fun and educational for you. So off to the zoo we went in your grandpa's van again. This time I got smarter and got your tricycle along so that I don't have to sling you on a scorching day.

We went to look at the tigers first and I fed you your lunch while watching the handsome white tigers. They are my favourites! We also went to visit the Australian Outback again but we didn't get to feed the kangaroos again.

Then it was to the Elephant Show which we missed 10 mins on Monday. We were 45 mins earlier this time round so we just sat there and watch the elephants together. I enjoyed the 45 mins of peace and bonding with you. There weren't many people at that hour and I got to watch and point out the elephants for you, chat with you and share some snacks together. I brought some biscuits, raisins from home and bought a huge pack of cheese twisties at the entrance. As I fed you the twisties, you were also busy stuffing them into my mouth. It was a nice mother-daughter bonding time and I cherish it with all my heart.

Our little adventure began when 2 bushy tail monkeys on the loose suddenly appeared before us. They were obviously hunting for food. They stopped right in front of us and you were so excited to see them so close to us but I was a little worried that they might harm you. They were eyeing in the food you dropped on the floor. One monkey suddenly made a very quick dash and grabbed a raisin from the ground before dashing back to where it sat. We could see very clearly how the monkey devoured the raisin bit by bit and you were fascinated. I could see the excitment and thrill in your eyes. The monkeys continued to pick up food from the ground until there was none left.

The incident must have left you deep impression because now when I ask you "What did the monkeys do?" or "Show me Monkey!", you will eagerly imitate how the monkey ate their food followed with a monkey-like expression. When we were reading your books with you the other day and you pointed to the elephant and did the elephant sign too! The frequent trips to the zoo are doing you good!

We finally ended the day after the elephant show because you fell asleep while we were walking to the children's world and I decided to bring you home.


The fierce looking monkey


Eating greedily

Love,
Mommy

natnat's mom at 10:57 PM 0 comments