I think he was more interested in all the kids who were running around looking for Easter eggs than he was in the animals, though he did seem to take a special interest in the baby pigs:
The zoo was a smallish community type place where one can easily see all the animals in less than an hour, which is a good thing since Zachary was falling asleep after about 45 minutes. I think he enjoyed it, though perhaps not as much as mommy and daddy did having a more regular baby outing.
We're trying to get him out and about more often for longer periods because we have decided to drive to Florida in June for a family reunion. It will be a 15-plus hour drive so we are trying to get him accustomed to being in the van and seeing new people, places, and things so he's not so overwhelmed, though I am sure he will be regardless of our efforts.
We are also starting to think about how to pre-position medical equipment and supplies to ensure that we have what we need while we are there. Packing isn't as easy as it used to be when you have to take ventilators, oxygen canisters, suction machines, and all the other needed and just-in-case paraphernalia. (Our days of packing the night before to go to Europe or South America are most certainly over) As an extra precaution, we're also mapping hospitals along our route just in case something goes awry along the way.
So as the weather gets warmer we're looking for other places to go. Any ideas?
Jerry - have you guys heard of Glen Echo park in Bethesda? It's a great place for kids. It's a smallish park with an old-time feel. Lots of outdoor space and some things inside too, like a puppet (marionette) show. It might be a place to check out. Everything else I know is in the general Baltimore area, or Howard County. Hope all is well! Kelly
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