Science Center

We decided to take advantage of the nice weather and the holiday and go to the Greensboro Science Center today. We met my cousin there, because I knew I'd need help! We had a great time at the sciquarium and the weather was perfect for the outdoor zoo. Everything was great until the reptile/small mammal house, where they had the bunny out to pet. Emmett wouldn't do it, then they put the bunny away. Then he wanted to pet it. This is when the tantrum began. He refused to move on to the dinosaurs, and then of course screamed all the way to the car that he wanted to see the dinosaurs. I was very impressed that he kept saying "PLEASE go see the dinosaurs mommy!" It's nice that he threw in some manners in the middle of the tantrum. A sweet older lady patted my shoulder as a wrestled him towards the car and said "You're a good mom. We've all been there." Sweet thought, but not much help at the moment. So glad Ryan was there to help out! The best moment was out by the tiger area - the tigers were very active and came right up to the glass. At one point one kinda pounced at the glass. Definitely don't want to meet up with one in the open!

Bike Ride

Poor Cam loves to ride bikes. I however, do not. It has been probably 10 years at LEAST since I rode on a bike, and I did not have a pleasant experience then. But, we came home with a free bike from Utah, and Cam immediately got in Craigslist and found a kid trailer for his bike. He argued with all my excuses, and we got a friend to watch Susie. 

When we got there, Emmett wouldn't get in the trailer. He screamed bloody murder for 15 minutes. I'm shocked someone didn't call the cops. This was one of his worst tantrums ever. So being the understanding mom that I am, I finally forced him in and strapped him down. Ten seconds into the ride, he was fine and smiling. It was a beautiful day and it's a beautiful trail. Once again I'm so grateful for the parks and trails that are nearby! Oh, and one time Emmett got out for a second, and he hopped right back in by himself. Lovely.