We did it. We braved our first fair since having the Things. As we climbed into the truck for a long journey home from the Washington County fair Matt looked at me and said "Thank God that's over!" Really? I was tickled pink with glee, and sun, that it went so well. He was shocked at my happiness. Yeah lunch was $30 for 2 sandwiches, 2 hot dogs and 2 drinks BUT no one got hurt, no big fits were thrown, we avoided all rides (the boy is three inches too short), and we never lost a child. I'd say that's a success! The longest part of our fair visit, other that trying to convince both kids to eat without bothering the couple at the end of our shared picnic bench, was the livestock. Man I LOVE the 4H and FFA kids! Marley was in heaven looking at all the animals and wanted to touch every one of them. With the exception of sheep, apparently they're scary. Cows, goats, pigs, bunnies...you name it and my kids were hands on. When we came to the Draft Horses I was quickly thrown into a panic as my 39" daughter took off running for the legs of one of the largest horses I've ever seen. Ever. She was quickly scooped up by a 4H teen boy and put back outside of the rope that clearly said "Stay Behind". (Two thoughts: Shouldn't a 3yo be able to read?, and Man, where are that kid's parents!) That young man was my hero for the day. I hope that the Things' passion and love for animals will continue to grow and I love that my kids are so in love with most animals but unfortunately in order to accommodate all their requests, I'm going to have to buy a zoo. Or move in with Jack Hannah.
