My Mother-in-Law is a teacher. So naturally, when spring break rolled around, she had it off too. I thought it was a great opportunity to go out and do something on a weekday together, avoiding the crowds. I've gotten spoiled with that timing being a stay at home mom, and I used to be home schooled also. What I haven't gotten through my head after all these years, is that ALL THE KIDS are out of school during spring break. HA HA! I find it funny because having my birthday on March 30, I have often had to celebrate with the crowds of spring break, and I still haven't learned to remember this small fact. We attempted plans still and headed out to the L.A. Zoo. My son is a major fan of any and all animals, and we knew he'd have a great time.
It had been about a year since I took him with my friend and her kids. Still, he recognized the front of the place and started shouting, "ANIMALS" as soon as we got there. While he was doing that, we were driving around in shock at how packed all the parking lots were. Even if we could find a spot to park, along with the other 40 people searching for one, then we'd have all those people to deal with inside. It didn't seem worth it, not to mention the parking wasn't even guaranteed. So, we decided to take advantage of some of the other Griffith Park attractions my son hasn't had a chance to experience yet. The pony rides, and the train. They have a great carousel there as well, but he had been on it before and neither of us were interested in spinning in circles this day.
He asked for the animals the whole day... but he still managed to enjoy himself. It's hard for a two year old to wait in line, but we made it through and he got is fun train ride. After that we went on a cart ride pulled by horses and then waited for the pony rides. He really liked being on the ponies. We were happy he was able to have some fun and enjoy himself, but still felt bad he didn't get to see what we had gone for. Another time, I'll make sure he gets to see the zoo. Unfortunately, I don't know if my mother-in-law will get the chance to go. Maybe I can convince her to play hooky one day.
It had been about a year since I took him with my friend and her kids. Still, he recognized the front of the place and started shouting, "ANIMALS" as soon as we got there. While he was doing that, we were driving around in shock at how packed all the parking lots were. Even if we could find a spot to park, along with the other 40 people searching for one, then we'd have all those people to deal with inside. It didn't seem worth it, not to mention the parking wasn't even guaranteed. So, we decided to take advantage of some of the other Griffith Park attractions my son hasn't had a chance to experience yet. The pony rides, and the train. They have a great carousel there as well, but he had been on it before and neither of us were interested in spinning in circles this day.
He asked for the animals the whole day... but he still managed to enjoy himself. It's hard for a two year old to wait in line, but we made it through and he got is fun train ride. After that we went on a cart ride pulled by horses and then waited for the pony rides. He really liked being on the ponies. We were happy he was able to have some fun and enjoy himself, but still felt bad he didn't get to see what we had gone for. Another time, I'll make sure he gets to see the zoo. Unfortunately, I don't know if my mother-in-law will get the chance to go. Maybe I can convince her to play hooky one day.
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