KC Zoo on the Fly

I took the kids to the zoo last Wednesday so we could utilize our free tickets before they expired. The zoo closes at 4, and the kids have early release on Wednesday so they arrive home by 2. Benjamin was still at work and it was just me and the triple jogging stroller. I have to admit I was a little daunted by the thought of taking all ten kids to a 200 acre open area without back up, but who can pass up free tickets( at least a $120 dollar value for our family?)

My strategy was to keep them moving, FAST. I figured if they were concentrating on keeping up they couldn't wander off. At least half the time we were running. We got through the entire zoo in an hour and a half. Everyone had fun and was exhausted. I was actually less stressed than if we had stayed there for the entire day. Even though I felt a little overwhelmed about this outing, the Lord blessed us and we had a wonderful time, although daddy was sorely missed. I am thankful for the reminder that spending time with our family doesn't have to be a perfectly timed or executed event. (Because that would never happen in our family!)