Nathan’s developmental preschool teacher is either a much more kind and generous soul than I am, or a madwoman.
She brought in a petting zoo for the end of school party yesterday. Of course, she chose to be surrounded by preschoolers for years on end as her occupation, so I guess that first sentence could have gone without saying, right? 😉
Things started off pretty well. Bunnies are soft and cuddly.
And lambs are pretty awesome, too.
I have to admit that the piglets were pretty adorable.
Nathan was especially taken with the piglets and studied their every move.
There was an incident involving a chicken that was rather insistent that she was not poultry but was, in fact, a lap dog and my lap was her target destination. It was a little creepy.
I tried to get Nathan interested in lap-chicken, but he was still studying the piglets.
He was able to be diverted briefly for a turn “following” the ducks.
But eventually he returned to his friends the piglets, where he cast off his inhibitions and joined them in their quest to root out the feed on the ground.
Adorable! I just got a zoo membership, and I try to take the boys every week or 2. I find that without the pressure to “see everything” in a single visit they get to learn more about each animal, and it feeds their imagination. I love his “rooting”. Did they follow it up with “Old MacDonald”?
They’ve been learning about “farm stuff” for the past several weeks – animals, fruits and vegetables, etc. – which I think is why she opted for the petting zoo. The kids obviously enjoyed it but it was MAYHEM. 🙂
That first sentence is true. I went from being totally freaked out by pre school to really liking it. It’s a weird thing.
So cute! I especially loved your lap-chicken! lol
Too cute!
What a great time and great learning experience!
OMG!!! Let me say again… OMG!!! The pictures are priceless!! The teacher is a saint. I think you need to consider buying him a pot bellied pig for a pet!!!
Call me crazy, but…I don’t think pot bellied pig + Westie + distressed Schnoodle = happy Andi. 🙂
Gosh he is so darn cute in those overalls! Again – thanks for the smile these put on my face!! Between this and Sarah Kate’s bike experience, your stories sure do keep us inspired!
Oh. my! That is sooo adorable!
totally adorable. And yes, you need to buy Spike a pet piggy. :o)