Friday Quick 5

So, shall we see if I can keep it truly quick?  My sister and her boys are in the other room watching Megamind while I tap away at the keyboard!

1.  Today is BEAUTIFUL outside!  Eliza and I took a trip to the zoo with friends Jennifer, Elizabeth, Sarah, Travis, and Cale, as well as my sis and crew.  One of the zookeepers seemed keen that we get the best zoo experience.  She came to feed the elephants while we were viewing them, and convinced them to do a few "tricks" for us: standing at attention, grunting/growling in response to questions, opening their mouths wide.  It was great, as I'd never heard an elephant make any sound (though we all know the trumpet blast).  I didn't know elephants "growled"!  But the best was yet to come.  She saw us again at the hippo exhibit and she opened the gate so that the kids could go right up to the cage and pet the baby hippo!  Both the mama and the baby were quite keen to have their noses petted, and the kids got to watch the hippos be fed up close.  They had a great time, and we adults were so impressed that they let us do it!  Probably our best zoo experience yet.

2.  I've decided to give up soda.  It's something that I used to enjoy just once in awhile, but now I seem to need one every day, sometimes I want two a day.  I feel I've gained far too much weight with this pregnancy, and I blame it largely on soda (though there are some other factors).  I've resolved that I will lose at least some of this weight over the summer, and that my first step will be to cut the pop.  Second, I will exercise daily, even if I have to climb the stairs outside our apartment, and begin sooner than I did than after Eliza was born.  Third, I am seriously considering changing my lunch tactic.  But we start with the soda.

3.  I am very glad to say I've stuck with my Bible reading blog so far!  Just a few more days and I'll be done with the Books of the Law entirely.  Part of me is going to miss it.  But the exciting thing about reading the histories in the Old Testament is seeing that Law in action: the Israelites either being faithful, or not so faithful, and God fulfilling His promises.  I'm looking forward to reading Joshua and Judges and the Kings and Chronicles because there are so many interesting people and stories in them!

4.  Hmmm, today may have to be the quick 4, as I don't seem to have that much to share!  The only other real news for the week is that we are t-minus 4 weeks and counting to the due date.  I've already written earlier this week that we had a check-up and that things are already starting to progress towards labor.  Since the forecast for the next week is looking pretty nice, I think Eliza and I will be at the zoo just about every day walking, trying to encourage this kiddo to come!  We're so excited to meet him!

Soo... yes.  I think the Friday Quick 4 will have to be it for today! :)