Kids and Husband and Dog, OH MY!

The Parent Bloggers Network has teamed up this weekend with Generation Next to sponsor a new Blog Blast! The topic this time is: "I live in a zoo". Isn't that an understatement for the Schoffstall family. Unfortunately, human parents don't have the same tools at our disposal as zoo-keepers have. I really could have used a tranquilizer gun to get a screaming and writhing Ty into his carseat the other day! Oh well, I think that kind of thing is frowned upon anyway! :)

The topic reminded me my post on Aug. 30th when my mom and I took the kids to the San Diego Zoo. There was an empty enclosure, so of course, the kids climbed in and let their inner-animal out! Here's the beginning of that post:


Above: The newest addition to the zoo - WARNING! These animals are extremely dangerous and unpredictable. Their mood can swing from docile to vicious in a matter of seconds! When traveling in packs of 3-4, they can quickly and easily take down a full-size adult human. Their species have developed an effective defense system, "cuteness", which can render adults confused and defenseless with just one sad look. Do not reach into the enclosure, these animals do bite!