A Morning in Funky Town

This morning Ben and I tagged along with my sister Ginny, her daugher-in-law Randi and my niece Mary to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens to see their butterfly exhibit (indoors thankfully!) I was hesitant because I know Ben's limitations and try not to put ourselves in situations where he can get out of control. So I had snacks, toys and most importantly of all, a stroller to keep him confined. Those of you that know Ben know that he is like the Energizer Bunny. You turn his switch and he just goes and DOES NOT STOP unless forced into a restraining device (ie stroller) or confined by his dad. Imagine my fear when we walk in to the exhibit and there is a giantic sign that says "No Strollers Allowed in Exhibit." GREAT! I was optimistic but my fears were soon realized when I spent the morning chasing Ben around the exhibit, which is an indoor rainforest environment so it was muggy and hot. I looked like a disaster and probably looked like the worst mom EVER. You think I'm joking? I had to keep myself from crying out of frustration on more than one occasion. But on the bright side, I have an amazing sister and nice-in-law that were happy to let Mary and Ben push their strollers around the covered atrium outside so I could at least take a few pictures of butterflies. Ginny wanted some anyway since she forgot her memory card. So I have for you all who have actually read this far some pictures I took with the new camera (including some of my little rugrat to prove I'm not exaggerating!) Granted, anyone could have taken most of these with this camera, it's really easy to use! And the butterflies were, of course, beautiful!