Fun with the fish...

When I went to bed last night, I had kinda promised Kateli that we would go to the park today...BUT that didn't happen. Not because I didn't want to keep my end of the deal, but because weather did NOT permit. I had every intention to go to the park early this morning, had it not been so hot. However, when I checked the forecast at 9am it was already 88 degrees and only getting hotter by the minute. I decided to forgo the park and figure out something more fun to do that would be indoors. I came up with "let's go to the aquarium" Kateli was not real sure what to think of my idea...as she had never been and had no idea what I was talking about. Then I put it in her terms and said "let's go see Nemo!" She immediately got a huge grin on her face, and ran to get her shoes on. So, after packing all the necessities we were out the door about quarter to 10am. We met some friends at the aquarium and had a wonderful time walking around and seeing all the fish displays. We were there for nearly 2 1/2hours!! Kateli seemed to enjoy herself, although she wanted to be held most of the time. She was a little weary at first, but as the morning progressed she got a little braver and even petted a conch shell!! Yes, I was surprised!! She loved watching the turtles eat; and stingrays swim and the beaver do laps in his pool. I was excited to go into the cool shark tunnel display, and I thought Kateli would be too. Nope, she was NOT at all impressed by the display. She wanted to get out even before we were even half way through--it was too dark for her taste. I don't think she let me put her down in there. I don't blame her, I guess. If I were a 2 year old walking into a darkened tunnel with huge fish swimming over me, I guess I'd be a little afraid as well! :) Joshua had a wonderful time, after mommy finally decided he was not going to nap and just needed to partake in the fun. I took him out of the stroller somewhere around the american alligator display. I remember exactly because it was one of the highlights of our morning. Joshua gets so excited and squeals at the sight of an animal. Well it was no different when we walked over to the alligator display. He was talking and flailing his arms in excitement...but he got a little too excited for the alligator's taste. Joshua hit at the glass a couple of times--the alligator did not like that, and he creeped over to our side, jumped and snapped at Joshua's face. Boy, was I glad that there was glass between us and that animal. Vicious little thing....I don't have any pics from the aquarium this morning, as I forgot my camera at home.

but I'll show you some pictures of what I found our little guy doing this afternoon after naptime, while they were supposed to be watching a video...