Patrick had a two days off of school two weeks ago. I decided that we would run away for a day and do something fun together. We decided to go to the aquarium. 

As we walked in to buy our tickets I asked two questions, "Where's the bathroom? And where is the anaconda?"  A quick stop to the bathroom, which is never that quick when traveling with 4 kids and 3 have to have your attention in the bathroom, and we were off to the anaconda! Why the hurry? The schedule said they were feeding him at 2pm and we got there at 1:45. I didn't want to miss the anaconda eating. Right before he swam right up to David who was smashed up to the glass and gave him a kiss. David didn't really notice but the rest of use thought it was awesome. Then the huge snake squeezed the already large, dead rodent and drowned it. We didn't see the big swallow but still, it was fantastic! I was so interested I didn't get one picture of him. 

It was a great day. I love having fun with my kids. Giving up a decent house for a day and watching them smile and smiling myself. It was a breath of fresh air from a crazy routine.