Zoo 2

Today was a makeup holiday at FIK and the kids didn't have school. Andy is out of town and busy with Earlham business, so when one of Catie's classmate's mom invited us to the zoo with them, I jumped at the chance! 

Mika & Anna picked us up, then we met up with Reiko & Haruto at the zoo. It was an absolutely gorgeous fall day. Low 60s and sunny. 

The kids spent most of the afternoon racing around the zoo. I was surprised to see how outgoing Catie was with the other children. Not only did she try to keep up with them running, but she was willing to go with them out of my sight. I know letting two 3-year olds run free with a barely 5-year old chaperone at a zoo would never happen in the US, but we're in Japan and this is completely normal. I'm trying to learn from the Japanese parents I know and hover less. Watching Catie run off to go pet the bunnies definitely gave me pause, but before giving chase I took a deep breath and continued walking with the moms.  

Catie right where she wants to be- in a pack of goats.