First we headed out to Babies R Us in Little Rock to get some bath stuff and a birthday present for Ethan. She had fun being pushed around in the buggy and checking everything out. She really liked playing with Ethan's presents while we looked around. Since the party is going to have an Elmo theme, we got him an Elmo hooded towel, Elmo toothbrush (Mackenzie LOVES hers!) and some cool Sesame Street finger paint soap for the bathtub. I was worried that she would have a hard time letting go of the toothbrush once we got to the register, but she put it on the counter when I asked her to and even told the cashier "tank eww".
We unloaded the bag into the car and were putting the buggy up when MackenIe said "wak". In all honesty, I was thinking, "it would be so much easier if you just let me carry you back to the car". But then I had one of those moments....when you realize that this moment is never going to happen again. And why was I in such a hurry anyway? We were just hanging out with no real plans. So why not let her walk?
So we put the buggy away and walked down to the new Gordmans store next door. She giggled the whole way, stomping and jumping. It was so sweet. I opened the door and let her walk in and her mouth literally fell open. She was just looking all around like "wow!"
We walked around the store with Mackenzie leading the way and only a slight bit of encouragement fom me every now and then. :). Once we got to the toddler girl section, she saw another little girl and walked right up to her and just stared. Ha! Then she saw some sunglasses and I let her pick out one pair. She found some super cute blue ones and I let her carry them to the front of the store. She handed the glasses to the cashier, we paid and she said thank you. It was soooo cute!
When we got outside, she wanted to wear her new "gasses" so we stopped and put them on. As we were walking back to the car, I had to take a few pictures because she looked adorable - smiling from ear to ear!
Once we got back in the car, we were having so much fun that we had to take a few more pictures.
As we were getting back into the car, I wasn't sure what we should do next. I could tell that Mackenzie was having fun, but it was almost time for her afternoon nap and I didn't want to get caught out and about with a sleepy/fussy baby - you moms know what I'm talking about!
But she was still giggly on the way home and the weather was PERFECT so we made a spontaneous stop at the zoo. As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, we could hear the monkeys. Mackenzie thought this was so funny!
Since this was a spontaneous trip, I didn't have my stroller in the car. Luckily, the zoo rents strollers and wagons. I decided to rent a wagon since Mackenzie loves those anyway in hopes that she would think that it was a treat to be strapped down to one of those rather than fussing about getting out of her stroller the whole time. Worked like a CHARM!
One of Mackenzie's favorite stops was the lion. I'm pretty sure this was because she was able to get so close. She kept saying "Hi lion!" and then "come on". I could tell that she really just wanted to lay on top of this giant cat and play! She also really enjoyed the "childrens park" where she could get up close and personal with geese, chickens, ponies, rabbits, prairie dogs, etc.
We had such a fun day and she was so good! I could tell she was having a great time and really enjoying all of these fun, new experiences as well as the opportunity to be a little more independent than usual.
Mackenzie,
I love you SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! I know I tell you this all the time, but it never gets old. You are so amazing and I thank God for such a perfect gift. He knew exactly what he was doing when He created you.
I love you!
Mommy
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