Today was a good day. I love it when my sister-in-law comes to visit because I just don't feel so alone in the world. Something about hugging and loving on her just makes everything alright, ya know?!
She scored some passes to the Aquarium so we got the whole cousin crew together and a Grampa to spend a day looking at some fish. The fish at the Ga Aquarium are no run-of-the-mill fish. These are the real deal, biggest, baddest, craziest looking aquatic animals known to man. The belugas and the whale sharks are by far the most impressive. Pictures really do not do them justice. I am not a big zoo fan. Just ho-hum if you ask me....but the AQUARIUM; that is a whole other story. Something about the water, the darkness, the fish swimming in no particular way, the total zen quality - well, I could hypnotize myself just writing about it. It is absolutely awe-inspiring. Until you pair it with 50 million people and then it becomes absolutely dizzying. Well, that was close to our experience today. I still managed to find my zen (in 10 second bursts). And the kids were all enjoying themselves immensely.
j. even scored a day out of school. Who says the aquarium isn't more educational than 1st grade?? He said the Manta Ray was his favorite. It was pretty impressive.... a. even managed to wave at one as it swam over his head in the glass tunnel. At 1, little a. seemed to already understand that this was a pretty special place, worthy of his special wave.
We spent a long day there and into about hour 4, my 2 year old niece bounced into the Tropical Diver section with all the beautiful bright coral and fish and exclaimed "FISHLIESles"!!!!! with all the excitement of a kid at Christmas or with a shiny new fluffy puppy... I think that might have been the best part of the day. That and when we got locked out upon returning home, we found refuge at the neighbors' for a short stay..... j. helped Grampa Bill feel comfortable with a "DUDE, SERIOUSLY, YOU CAN COME IN...." Dude, he must have watched too many viewings of Nemo. Dude.
I have always wanted to go there when I visit my dad but have been scared of the crowds. I am definitely going next time now!! Glad to hear you had such a magical day!
ReplyDeleteAwh...Feather! This post made me cry. Yes, made me...your "insensitive" sister cry. You are my super star sun shiney glittery sis! I love ya and it has been SUPER DEE DUPER fun to be here. Glad you thought it was a fun day...I didn't know if anybody thought it was too crazy with all the people. We definitely enjoyed it though. Especially being with all the cousins and Grandpa Beel and Aunts!
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