It's All Happening At the Zoo

re: It's All Happening At the Zoo

Tracey — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:21:39 GMT

I have to agree with Rachel. Your kids are smart and loving and intuitive. I constantly forget my camera for things like that, special outings and events. I try to atone for it by remembering to bring it during more mundane events like trips to the park, grocery store, friend's houses. I've decided that pics of our everyday lives will be more interesting to him in the long run anyway.

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Rachel Kramer Bussel — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:21:07 GMT

Chet's comment is totally adorable. They're smart cookies, arent't they?

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SingleMomSeeking — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:19:56 GMT

Addendum: I did just back up and read "Busted"... I knew your girl was super smart. I still want to know how you introduced A.... as more than a special friend. Thanks Trey!

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SingleMomSeeking — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:13:53 GMT

Such a sweet post... But I can't help but want you to back up a bit here (please, for my own selfish education, as I attempt to navigate dating with an 8-year-old).

How did you introduce your new girlfriend to your kids? I can only imagine that Ava asked you a million and one questions. Yes? When we went out to dinner, recently, with the boyfriend, my kid asked, "Are you coming to our home afterwards? How long are you staying?"

I'd briefly considered spending Mother's Day with the guy I'm seeing (although he hadn't asked), but I knew that it would kind of strange to have him honor me as a Mom. I mean, he didn't really have a part in it all... and we've only been dating for a few months.

Tell us more. Please.

re: It's All Happening At the Zoo

Scott — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:51:12 GMT

Well, at least your kids seem to be enjoying the camel ride. When I was little I'm pretty sure I would have just screamed my head off if anyone even tried to put me some kind of big animal. I wouldn't even sit in Santa's lap.

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Melissa — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:23:02 GMT

I think some of my favorite pictures of my son are the ones I take with the cell phone. They're a little grainy, a little blurry, but it gives you a sense of being in the moment. They are, like memories, sort of imprecise.

I know your kids had a ball. I grew up in the Bronx and have spent lots of time at that zoo. When my son's old enough, we'll take a zoo road trip.