Marc had off today, so it was his idea to take us to Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey. Today was a sunny 80 degrees and humid, a perfect day to be in air conditioning. This is the first time going to the aquarium this year so we were really looking forward to it.
We started off by looking at the penguins just outside the aquarium. We saw many animals today but I must say that the penguins were Xavier's favorite. Xavier let out a big "WoooW" as we walked closer to the penguins. They were so small and so cute we all fell in love with them. In all the times we went to the aquarium the penguins were never out. Luckily for us we got to see them for the first time. The zoo keeper was really friendly and answered all of our questions. She had gotten Xavier involved by letting him blow bubbles to the penguins. This made the penguins excitedly swim and catch the bubbles. As much fun we were having we had to move on to the other animals. Another first we saw were the hippos out of water! We stood at the side of the tank where the hippos were in a playful mood. Their heads came right up to the glass above water and we saw them face to face. This was a little scary but we enjoyed watching them up close. Then they both walked out onto their platform where we could see how they really looked out of water. It was great! Colorful birds were flying over head all the while, and I was hoping we wouldn't get pooped on.
The New Jersey Adventure Aquarium is the best I've been too.
We came to the jelly fish exhibits and we sang "jumping jellyfish" from yogabba gabba. At each exhibit theres a small platform that little kids can stand on right up to the glass. Each time I put Xavier to stand on one he wanted me to pick him right up. I guess it was a lil too close for comfort for him. Then there was the under water tunnel where the sharks and other water creatures can swim right above your head. Xavier was a little apprehensive at first but then he started to warm up in a matter of a few minutes. Another of Xavier's favorite sea animal is the huge sea turtle. Marc and I were like big kids watching all the underwater animals swim. They are so beautiful and graceful, they seemed like they were slowly flying under water. Absolutely breathtaking. This made me think of how we really need to take care of this earth. Theres so much natural beauty in this world that God has created for us and its so careless of human beings to try to spoil it.
Earlier on in the week just a quick note:
We enjoyed Grandma Flo's 3 day visit, we didn't want to let her leave
Xavier has been using the big white throne all by his lil' self "snaps"
Monday Xavier's big boy bed came in
Last Thursday we welcomed Atlee Reese, Xaviers new cousin to the family!
I've been praying with Xavier each night before we go to bed. His new thing now is he likes to say "again" after we are done. So I have him recite the Lords Prayer one to two words at a time. He does an excellent job with every word. On some nights when we're laying in bed Xavier will already have his hands folded and says to me "pray mommy" and we pray. Last night while I was brushing my teeth, Marc was in the bedroom sitting on the edge of the bed. Xavier crawled up right next to him, clasped his and said "Our father...". How pure and sweet was this to see them both praying. This is one of the most important lessons that we teach our son. I'm looking foreward to see how Xaviers relationship with God will grow as he becomes a man. I'm so proud of my little 2 and a half year old boy or baby as I still like to say. I've always thought of Xavier as being very sophisticated for his age. A big smile and I chuckle to myself as I write this. He has not pushed, pulled, scratched, or bit another child. This I know for sure. I was blessed with a caring, sweet, and gentle natured son. I know Xavier was thoughtfully chosen for me, just like each star has been thoughtfully placed in the midnight sky. He is perfect just for me. My love, my heart, my son.
Children are little reminders of how we should be.
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