Hayrides, horse rides, terror, and allergies. That about sums up our morning out on a field trip with Jonah's preschool class. We went to a farm just outside of town and Jonah could not stop talking about the chance he would have to ride a horse for the first time (he actually took a pony ride when he was 2, but this is the first time he can remember being up in a saddle). Things started out with a hayride, which was fabulously fun. The only issue was that cute little puppy that rode along with us--it scared Kate half to death. If fact, nearly all of the animals terrified Kate unless I was standing right next to her: dogs, chickens, kittens...you name it, she cowered in terror from it.
Meanwhile, we discovered that poor Lincoln probably has hay fever. By the end of the outing his little eyes were all red-rimmed and watery and his nose was full of yuckiness. So in one arm I have a fussy, feeling-bad baby (who I had been counting on to sit quietly in his stroller like he usually does when we are outside) while in the other arm I'm more-often-than-not sheltering Kate from ferocious barnyard beasts. Oh yeah, and Jonah was there, too. I know this isn't the greatest picture of me, but I thought I should document my insanity of trying to take ALL of my kids on a preschool field trip--BY MYSELF!
What was I thinking?
There were plenty of happy moments, such as this when Kate got to chow down on her precious yogurt (of course she was hungry almost anytime she wasn't shaking with fear). This is in the barn where the cute little kittens were housed. Jonah got to hold one but I wasn't able to snap a photo. He is much braver than his sister.
And here's the Man standing next to his noble stallion. Actually, I think it was a mare named Molly but who cares? It was a horse! Judging by the smile on Jonah's face, I think the ride was everything he had hoped it would be.
Kate really wanted to ride as well (the horse wasn't as scary from the backside--oh, and I am standing right beside her). She looked pretty darn cute in her little riding helmet.
The chickens were funny, too, and Jonah got to see some freshly-laid eggs. All in all it was a fabulous time and we would love to go back again....but maybe little Linky can stay somewhere without all the hay.
Meanwhile, we discovered that poor Lincoln probably has hay fever. By the end of the outing his little eyes were all red-rimmed and watery and his nose was full of yuckiness. So in one arm I have a fussy, feeling-bad baby (who I had been counting on to sit quietly in his stroller like he usually does when we are outside) while in the other arm I'm more-often-than-not sheltering Kate from ferocious barnyard beasts. Oh yeah, and Jonah was there, too. I know this isn't the greatest picture of me, but I thought I should document my insanity of trying to take ALL of my kids on a preschool field trip--BY MYSELF!What was I thinking?
There were plenty of happy moments, such as this when Kate got to chow down on her precious yogurt (of course she was hungry almost anytime she wasn't shaking with fear). This is in the barn where the cute little kittens were housed. Jonah got to hold one but I wasn't able to snap a photo. He is much braver than his sister.
And here's the Man standing next to his noble stallion. Actually, I think it was a mare named Molly but who cares? It was a horse! Judging by the smile on Jonah's face, I think the ride was everything he had hoped it would be.
Kate really wanted to ride as well (the horse wasn't as scary from the backside--oh, and I am standing right beside her). She looked pretty darn cute in her little riding helmet.
The chickens were funny, too, and Jonah got to see some freshly-laid eggs. All in all it was a fabulous time and we would love to go back again....but maybe little Linky can stay somewhere without all the hay. 
3 comments:
Next time you venture out near hay or the preschool has a party - I'll watch #3! Then you can focus on the other 2 - CALL ME!!!
Linky can stay with Uncle Dustin. He has hay fever and is allergic to horses. Congrats to Kate for hanging in there even though she was scared. You go girl! 3 kids and a field trip. That's how you do it!
Yeah, those are some pretty great pictures!! Poor Kate, I feel her pain, but at not quite the same level. Bless her sweet, little heart!
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