Some days you just need to

I decided to forgo the majority of our schooling today for some quality time together at the zoo! It wasn't all a loss though! We are studying goats and farms this week so as long as we stopped to visit the petting zoo it qualified for school in my opinion! :) The weather was great today and from what I hear we're in for quite a cool down in a few days, so we needed to take advantage of the beautiful day we were blessed with. They needed the fresh air and freedom to run too, and this mama needed some time to rejuvenate. If you can do that while keeping track of 3 boys! It was nice, however, to stand back and watch them as they explored the world around them on their own. It's also nice to stand back and watch them interact with each other on a day when they "like" each other! ;)  I ended up surprising them with a 3D IMax movie, which was a little terrifying (Monsters of the Seas) even for me. 3D movies always make me sick to my stomach, dizzy and when 30 ft prehistoric fish are coming at my face with jaws open I'll be the first to jump through the roof! I was surprised that my little fella fell asleep during the movie, 3D glasses on and all! Yet another favorite part of my day, snuggling him close while he slept in my arms not a worry in the world. My boys were silly, fun, obedient, loving and pleasant to be with today! Prayer works and obedience is key! ;) Today was a nice reminder that it's okay, and should be mandatory, to take breaks from our school days to relish in our time with each other!!