As soon as I moved to Celebration, FL, I hooked up with the local “Mommy & Me” group. It wasn’t easy…I felt like I was looking for drugs. “Psst…excuse me…I see you have a kid, can you hook me up? I need a fix real bad. I’ve been with my kids 24/7 and if I don’t get some adult conversation real soon…I’m afraid I may end up dialing a 900 number.”
We meet every Wed. in one of Celebration’s many parks. Sometimes, like today, we do something special. There’s a petting farm in Kissimmee called, “Green Meadows Petting Farm”. It’s normally a little pricey for me but since we had a group of 20, we got in for half price. I’ll take Zeke to pet a pig for $10. but not for $20!
A little side note here: Mark left this morning for a business trip to New York and took our camera. These photos were taken with my cell phone! You gotta love technology.
Zeke was really interested in the sheep. I watched him bend down behind one to get a good look at its little sheep butt. I’m always so surprised at my speed when I see his hand going towards things like that. I stopped him just before he violated the sheep. I slathered both of us in hand sanitizer, just from the thought of it.
Each pony is led by a trainer and us Moms walked beside our kids. Zeke’s turn started out shaky, {violently signing, “MORE DOWN…MORE DOWN!”} While saying, “MO DOW…MO DOW!” I pointed to the horn on the saddle and said, “Look, Zekey…this is the horse’s horn! Beep, beep” That got the signing to stop. “Go ahead…you can touch it Beep, beep!” Zeke reached over and touched the horn and I said, “Beep!” I saw a little grin crack his cheeks. He touched it again, “Beep!” I yelled! That made him chuckle and the next time made him laugh. So, Zeke’s first pony ride was him honking the “horn” and me yelling “Beep!” I’m sure that made it special for all the other Moms and their kids, too.
Our next stop was the baby ducks and chicks. We all sat on a bench and each Mom was handed a baby duck that was only a few days old. I held the duck while coaching my son, “Lenny” to “Be very, very gentle.” Zeke would pat the duckling on the head and it would go, “Peep!” That made Zeke laugh uncontrollably. It also made the Duckling “uncontrollable” and he let loose all over my lap! I tried to remain calm but when “faster than a speeding bullet” Zeke put his hand in it…I’ll admit I yelled a little. You should be thankful I was unable to take any photos.
After the hayride, we got to go to the pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin. (pumpkin patch = field of grass with pumpkins thrown on it) I really missed having my camera for this.
Thank goodness I was with the Mommy & Me group. They saved the day over and over. Julie loaned me money to get in, (Always check your wallet BEFORE you get to your destination.) Katherine and several others graciously took photos of Zeke and I on their cameras, one Mom rushed to my aid during the “Duckling/poo incident and not one single Mom judged me when Zeke threw a tantrum in the goat enclosure because I wouldn’t let him play with the “balls” that came out of the goats’ butts.
When it comes to raising my boys, this wonderful group offers unconditional acceptance, understanding and help you can only get from other Moms in your generation.
After a day like today…this “druggie” has gotten her fix.
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Sounds like a great time at the farm, except for the goat ball part. Question: How the heck do you get Zeke to keep his hat on?
Hi. Im looking for a mommy and me class in Celebration and am so far not finding much. I know your post was a couple of years ago.. But I have my fingetrs tied that you’ll still know of some. My son is 6 months old and I feel like Im about to start baby talking strangers!! lol. Thanks!!