It was a beautiful day, perfect for a trip to the zoo.
Perfect for inspiration for this week’s Thankful Thursday post.
I’m thankful for the beautiful weather we had.
I’m thankful that we were able to see the last of the beautiful tulips that were planted throughout the zoo before they were all gone. I can not even imagine planting that many bulbs!
I’m thankful that we were able to meet my dad at the zoo. It was definitely a treat for the kids to get to enjoy the zoo with Grandpa.
I’m thankful that we were able to get one of the last parking spots in the main lot, which happened to be right next to my dad, somehow. So much easier than parking in the far lot and then having to race across the zoo to meet up with him at the front!
I’m thankful for our safe trip to and from the zoo, and for children who colored and shared markers along the way.
I’m thankful for kids who listened and were on their best behavior during our trip.
As we were leaving, we met a beautiful little girl being pulled in a wagon. She had a medical tube leading from her nose to a pack on her back. Her parents said they were on their way back to the hospital. I am thankful that she was able to get out and enjoy the weather and the zoo with her parents. And I am ever so grateful for the health of my own children. It is something we all too often take for granted.
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karen says
May 2, 2013 at 8:53 amSounds like a wonderful trip and yes, it does make you thankful you and your kids are healthy. Though I am sure they are thankful for every moment they get to enjoy.
karen says
May 2, 2013 at 8:55 amwait, I don’t see how to link up…I think I am losing my mind, LOL
OneMommy says
May 2, 2013 at 11:08 amNo, you aren’t losing your mind… It seems Inlinkz had issues for a bit –seems to be back up now!
Anna says
May 2, 2013 at 9:40 amIt sounds like you all had a great trip. I love tulips! 🙂
OneMommy says
May 2, 2013 at 11:20 amMe, too! 🙂
Inlinkz seems to have been down this morning — hope you get a chance to link up later! 🙂
Alison says
May 2, 2013 at 10:15 pmSounds like a lovely day.
Susie says
May 2, 2013 at 10:17 pmWhat a lovely post! I loved reading it. I love it when people are thankful! The picture was so cute too!
Xmasdolly says
May 2, 2013 at 11:35 pmOh wow, I haven’t been to the zoo in like forever! All my children are grown & when my grandchildren started to grow I developed spinal stenosis. 🙁 but we’re workin’ on it, and maybe one day soon I’ll be able too! Thanks for sharing your adventure! Have a great weekend, and I’m your latest follower (in everything I could find). Hope you can stop by soon!
OneMommy says
May 6, 2013 at 1:59 pmI hope one day you get the chance to visit the zoo with your grandchildren — watching kids at the zoo is like looking at it all in a whole new way!
Thank you for following! I am looking forward to checking out your site today!
Chris Carter says
May 4, 2013 at 11:40 amOh how lovely… I pictured your entire day through your beautiful words! Oh that precious little girl going back to the hospital. My, how we take so much for granted. Thank you for sharing this. 🙂
OneMommy says
May 6, 2013 at 2:00 pmShe left quite an impression on us as we left.
Yes, we do take things for granted sometimes.
Rach says
May 4, 2013 at 9:01 pmSo glad that little girl was able to get out to the zoo that day. I can’t imagine what her normal routine is. What a blessing for a day out.
OneMommy says
May 6, 2013 at 2:01 pmI hope she gets many, many more days out and goes home soon!