My friend Helena and I took our twins to the zoo a month or so ago. Man, these kids were JACKED UP. I swear they ran for three hours straight. Marathoners need to be looking to the preschool set for tips on how maintain their stamina.

We headed over to the indoor Rainforest Exhibit. It’s moist and has lots of birds. Helena held open the door while our crew dashed inside and ran over to the nearest wall.

Kids: “Wow, that’s amazing!!!!! Oh my gosh!! Woah, what IS that?!”

Me: “Dudes. Those are rocks. That’s a pile……of ROCKS……. The animals are that-a-way.”

Kids: “Ooooooohhh! Wow! Let’s go!”

It’s like they just don’t care. Or they care deeply, and they are simple. In which case I should really just go with it, because there will be a lot of rock-staring in our future.

They are so noble and majestic.

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Weekly wrap-up:

Klat: I got a new gig! I am now a blogger over at the website Klat (it’s Talk backwards…..get it?). Here’s a link to my first article: I don’t want my child to be an Olympian

Imperfect Parent: Did you know that every time you click on one of my articles at Imperfect Parent, an angel gets its wings? and I make about 1/8th of penny? But, you know, do it for the angels.

The Scrib: Top 8 things said by children that could be overheard at the Playboy Mansion

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A big thanks to Christina over at Delirious Mom for giving me a Fabulous Blog ribbon! So awesome! Thanks so much!

Here is how this one works:

1. Post the rules.

Done-zo.

2. Name five of your most fabulous moments, either in real life or in the blogosphere.

• It’s honestly too much pressure. Can’t. Can’t. Can’t.

3. Name five things you love.

• Books
• Air conditioning
• Coffee
• Sleep
• Swearing

4. Name five things you hate.

• Mean people
• Heat
• Cocktail parties……….I’ve never actually been to one. It’s more the idea of one. Meeting new people AND being fancy? Not my strong suits.
• Being a nuisance
• Olives

5. Pass the ribbon on to five other bloggers. (Leave them a comment to notify them of their win.)

There are too many people I love and adore. I have updated my blog roll — check those folks out!!! They are amazing.

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And another thank you to Kim at Not my mom’s blog for the Versatile Blogger award!

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