Best Job Ever

Being a stay-at-home-mom can be hard, just like any other job. Sam and I have had our fair share of bad days. But always, from out of nowhere, comes a day like today. I know I have the greatest job in the world!

Everything just came so easily this afternoon. Sam woke up from his nap. It was beautiful outside and we had no plans. We live less than 10 miles from the zoo, so I decided that's where we'd go. Just like that - without any planning - Sam and I can hop in the car and go on an adventure.

We had the best time! Sam, of course, screamed as soon as his eyes adjusted inside every building. We talked about the gorillas (and laughed at their butts). Sam told me that flamingo starts with "f". He barked and clapped at the seals. He frantically signed "lion" as the lion stared at him lazily. We stopped and shared a cup of ice cream. Sam signed giraffe and told the zebra that he started with "z".

On our way out, we walked through the gift shop. He was so good! He gently touched all of the stuffed animals, ooohing and aaaahing over them, but didn't ask for anything. Anything he took off the shelf was carefully put back. He did not need another stuffed animal, but I couldn't stand how nice he was being. I let him pick out a little stuffed lion. We went to the counter and Sam reached on his tiptoes to give it to the cashier. "Please?" Sam said to her. I paid, and she handed it down to Sam. "Thank you," he said.

Days like today are what life is all about - and there is NOTHING I would rather be doing.